André is a Portuguese award winning artist currently based in the Netherlands, where he established his art studio—creating original works, commissioned pieces, and teaching his pastel techniques. From an early age, André felt a profound connection to art. Living in the Netherlands—a country deeply rooted in artistic tradition and creative culture—has allowed him to fully dedicate himself to his practice and to share his knowledge through teaching. His artistic journey began with a focus on realistic drawing, laying the foundation for a strong technical approach. Over time, he began to explore new visual languages, leading to the development of the in|square series—an experimental body of work in which geometric distortions introduced a sense of fragmentation and disconnection. This exploration opened new conceptual possibilities, which now inform his current direction. André is currently working on a new series of hyperrealistic drawings that adopt a minimalist approach. These upcoming pieces distill objects to their essential presence, offering understated, quiet narratives that reflect on value, perception, and meaning. Awards & Exhibitions: 2026 American Art Collector Magazine – Featured publication [Edition 243] 2025 International Artist Prize – 2nd Prize Winner International Artist Magazine – Featured publication Gigalerie #3, Apeldoorn, Netherlands – Collective exhibition 2024 Wildlife Artist of the Year 2024, UK – Finalist Gigalerie #2, Apeldoorn, Netherlands – Collective exhibition "Logout" – CODA Museum, Apeldoorn, Netherlands 2023 In|Square Collection – Galerie Montulet, Den Haag, Netherlands Luxembourg Art Prize – Artistic Achievement Recognition, Luxembourg 2022 Artist of the Month (Instagram) – Clairefontaine_france, France AJC – Santa Joana Museum, Aveiro, Portugal – Finalist The Art of André Rios – Ponto 2, Porto, Portugal – Solo exhibition 2021 Luxembourg Art Prize – Artistic Achievement Recognition, Luxembourg In|Square – Ponto 2, Porto, Portugal – Solo exhibition Coletiva 21 – Exposição coletiva de Artes Plásticas, Argoncilhe, Portugal – Group exhibition 2020 Luxembourg Art Prize – Artistic Achievement Recognition, Luxembourg AJC – Santa Joana Museum, Aveiro, Portugal – Finalist