Leandro Solomons
Leandro Solomons was born in Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa in 1987 but grew up his whole life in Windhoek, Namibia. As a young boy he started drawing at school. His parents enrolled him in the School of Arts at the Katutura Community Arts Centre where he took part in various art styles and projects.
While still in school he started painting, and participated in local art competitions. One of which was the United Nation’s 60th anniversary. Among all participating artists Leandro won first prize overall in best presented art work and presentation.
Leandro was curious about experimenting with new art styles and when he was given the opportunity to experiment with thread art, he liked it so much, he is now perfecting it, using algorithm methods and determination to capture an image using only thread. He is inspired by tribal culturally rich countries like South Africa and Namibia.
Leandro joined the Rossouw Modern group permanently at the end of 2023, and has recently been signed by Thompson’s Gallery group in the UK.
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