D’son, painter from Bahia, Brazil
D’son is a self-taught Brazilian visual artist, born and raised in Salvador, Bahia in the northeast of Brazil. He grew up in Pelourinho, the historic centre of Salvador, among local artists of many different stripes: musicians, capoeiristas, painters and dancers. His paintings can rapidly be recognized because of his distinctive colourful style.
From October to December 2025 D’son participates at the 11th Geoje International Art Festival in South Korea.
Colourful paintings
D’sons art was influenced by the rich culture which surrounded him growing up. He uses acrylic paint on canvas to portray the landmarks of Bahia and its distinctive characters. He also paints landscapes and seascapes inspired by places that he has lived and visited such as Portugal, the UK and, of course, Brazil. D’son currently lives and works in Wales.
Exhibitions by D’son
Solo
Prório Café – Seixal, Portugal (2018)
Café Dona Flor – Cascais, Portugal (2016)
Yesim Café – Leicester, UK (2015)
Rhythm Tree Festival – Isle of Wight, UK (2013)
Shadwell Sport and Leisure Centre – London, UK (2011)
Ate Brasilis – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2010-2011)
Galeria Nelson Dahia – Salvador BA, Brazil (2008)
Espaço Macarrão na Rua – Brasilia, Brazil (2007)
Group
11th Geoje International Art Festival – Haegeumgang Theme Museum – Geoje, South Korea (2025)
Festival Cultural do Brasil – Vienna, Austria (2022)
Festival Cultural do Brasil – Vienna, Austria (2020)
Djass – Lisboa, Portugal (2017)
IX Art Naif Festiwal – Katowice, Poland (2016)
LiR Galeria de Arte – Lagoa, Portugal (2016)
VII Art Naif Festiwal – Katowice, Poland (2014)
Museo da Cidade – Salvador BA, Brazil (2010)
Faculdade Olga Metting – Salvador BA, Brazil (2008)
Faculdade de Direito da Bahia, UFBA – Salvador BA, Brazil (2008)
Liceu de Artes e Oficios – Salvador BA, Brazil (2006)
Galeria Koisa Nossa – Salvador BA, Brazil (2006)
Memorial das Baianas – Salvador BA, Brazil (2006)
Atelier Portal da Cor – Salvador BA, Brazil (2005)
Atelier Maresia – Salvador BA, Brazil (2005)
Galeria Traços da Bahia – Salvador BA, Brazil (2005)
Contact D’son
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