L7m Louis Seven Martins

Luis Martins, aka L7MATRIX or L7M, was born in 1988 in São Paulo and developed a passion for drawing from an early age. Introduced at the age of 16 to pixação, a form of Brazilian protest graffiti, he then explored spray painting in abandoned areas. His art focuses on Brazil's ecological and social issues. His works contrast the vibrant freedom of tropical birds, with their bright colors and geometric patterns, with dark human portraits, symbols of alienation by the media. For him, urban art is a tool for awareness-raising and revolt. L7M has exhibited his work in several galleries in Brazil, such as Art Rua in Rio de Janeiro, but also internationally, notably in France at Next Street Gallery in Paris in 2019. He has also taken part in street art festivals and monumental fresco projects.