THE SMILE BANK is Luis Santiago’s website.
Illustrator, graphic designer and Spanish artist, born in 1945.
In the early 60Es begins his career as an illustrator and cartoonist collaborating with various newspapers and magazines such as La Codorniz, Sabado Grafico, ABC, Hermano Lobo, Por favor, etc.
In the 70Es he sets residence in Sweden (Uppsala) where he alternates his work as an artist and illustrator until 1983.
After a few years of work and residence in Spain, Central America and the U.S. he returns to Sweden in 1997 where he continues his work, mainly as an illustrator, although he also takes part in collective art exhibitions.
In 2002 he establishes himself in Nerja where he lives today.
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Throughout his career he has been awarded the following prizes and distinctions:
- Work grant for the konstnärsnamden, Sweden, 1977.
- Grant from the Association of Swedish illustrators.
-In February 2001 he wins 1st prize in a contest organized by the Tourist Office of the island of Öland for the design and creation of a corporate image for this region
of the southwest of Sweden.
His work is displayed in various official premises in Uppsala, Wereld Kartoenale in Knokke- Heist, Belgium and in private collections in Spain, Sweden and Costa Rica. |