About Paula.
Paula Paes Leme is a Brazilian visual artist whose practice explores the relationship between painting, geometry, and spatial perception. Working primarily with acrylic, plaster, collage, and layered textures, she builds compositions through rhythmic stripes, modular forms, and vibrant color structures that suggest movement, pathways, and constructed landscapes.
Her work often develops through a process of layering and transformation. Surfaces are built, altered, and sometimes partially removed using tools such as spatulas, masking tape, and cut-outs, creating compositions where gesture and structure coexist. These layered “camadas” generate visual rhythms that move between spontaneity and architectural precision.
While painting remains central to her practice, Paula frequently experiments with format and scale. Beyond the traditional square canvas, she creates works in rhombus formats, elongated vertical compositions, and large-scale pieces that extend several meters, allowing the work to engage directly with the surrounding space.
In recent years, her research has expanded towards spatial and material collaborations. She is currently developing a silkscreen edition in collaboration with the Centro Português de Serigrafia and a ceramic tile project with ALELUIA Ceramics, exploring how her geometric language can translate into architectural surfaces and modular installations.
Paula works from Leme Atelier in Lisbon, a studio space that also hosts exhibitions, studio visits, and artistic events. Through painting, installation, and material experimentation, her practice continues to investigate how color, structure, and repetition shape the experience of space.
Biography
2019-Present
Lisbon & International Recognition
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Moved to Lisbon in 2019, where she lives and works.
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Founded and curates her own gallery, LEME ATELIER.
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Studied at Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes de Lisboa (2019–2021).
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Exhibited in fairs and solo/collective shows in Brazil, USA, UAE, Portugal, Spain, and France.
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Her work is listed and recognized by Artprice and Artsy.net.
2010-2019
Transition to Art & Training
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Shifted to the art world and moved to São Paulo (2010).
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Studied at Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, Rio de Janeiro (2015–2019).
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Trained in various artist studios in Rio, São Paulo, Miami, Paris, and Lisbon.
1970-2009
Early Life & Fashion Career
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Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1970.
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Graduated in Fashion Design from Cândido Mendes University, Rio de Janeiro (1995).
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Worked for many years in fashion and pattern design.
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Awarded “Novos Talentos da Semana de Estilo” in Rio de Janeiro (2000).
Exhibitions & Recognitions
2026 • SiGMA World Auction - São Paulo - Brazil
2026 • "PURO" - Leme Atelier - Lapa-Estrela - Lisboa - Portugal
2026 • SiGMA World Auction - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
2025 • "PETS" - Leme Atelier - Lapa-Estrela - Lisbon - Portugal
2025 • "PERCURSO" - Leme Atelier - Lapa-Estrela - Lisbon - Portugal
2024 • Galeria Gaudi - Madrid - Spain
2023 • "BIKES"- Leme Atelier - Lapa-Estrela - Lisbon - Portugal
2023 • Opening of her own gallery Leme Atelier - Lapa-Estrela - Lisbon - Portugal
2021 • Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes - Lisboa - Portugal
2021 • Collaboration with Cisterna Galeria - Lisboa - Portugal
2019 • 7eme Salao de Artes Visuais - A. Francesa Niteroi & I. Cultural Germanico - Brazil
2019 • World Art Dubai - UAE - Dubai World Trade Center - EAU
2018 • “Eu amo Niteroi” - Centro Cultural Paschoal Carlos Magno - Brazil
2018 • Award - Nucleo AD - Brazil
2018 • MAC (Museo Arte Contemporanea Niteroi) - Brazil
2018 • Solo Show - “Les couleurs du Bresil” Passage Puteaux - Paris - France-
2018 • Auction - Artist listed and recognied by Artprice.com
2018 • Book Publication - WHO IS WHO - Brazilian Artists (Page 160)
2018 • Art Bravo - Miami (FL) - USA
2018 • Solo Show - “Silhouettes” - Atelier Saint Honoré - Paris - France
2017 • Art Trax Studios & Gallery - Fort Lauderdale (FL) - USA
2017 • Exhibition “Raizes” - Gabinete de Leitura Ghillerme Araujo - Ipanema - Brazil
2017 • Centro Britânico Brasileiro - São Paulo - Brazil
2017 • Entreartes “Forma, Cor, Letra” - Niteroi - Brazil
2017 • 21° Circuito das Artes do Jardim Botanico - Brazil
2017 • Brazilian Art in Miami - Art & Design Galery Miami (FL) - USA
2017 • Solo Show “Expressao do Abstrato” - Club Athletico Paulistano - São Paulo - Brazil
2016 • Solo Show “Expressao do Abstrato” - Galeria Galpao - Niteroi – Brazil