Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen II

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen, one of the greatest Portuguese poets of the 20th century, is honored in Lagos with an urban art piece by João SAMINA. The painting titled "Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen II" was created in 2019 and is located on the facade of a building near the historical center of Lagos. The artwork portrays the poet with a thoughtful gaze and a commanding posture, in shades of red and gray, within a geometric composition that blends abstract figures and forms.

This is a tribute to the writer who was born in Porto in 1919 and passed away in Lisbon in 2004, being an important figure in Portuguese culture of the 20th century. The painting is one of João SAMINA's urban art pieces, an artist who has left his mark in various Portuguese and international cities. With a visual language marked by geometric patterns and vibrant colors, SAMINA has created works that blend contemporary urban art with Portuguese tradition, bringing a bit of the country's culture and identity to the streets.

João SAMINA is a Portuguese artist known for his urban art pieces. He was born in 1987 in Faro, in the south of Portugal, and from an early age, he showed great passion for drawing and art. João SAMINA began working as an urban artist in 2006, creating paintings on walls and facades in several Portuguese cities. Some of his most famous works can be found in Lagos.

SAMINA | 2019