Horizon of Khufu — 2026
Blume Studios
Studio Santos — Public Art, Design & Fabrication · Charlotte, NC
Turning
Curiosity Into
Installations
A contemporary art and architecture studio developing immersive installations, interactive sculptures, and public experiences — built from the ground up in our own fabrication workshop.
The Founder
Aguinaldo
Santos
Aguinaldo Santos is a Brazilian artist, architect, and fabricator based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For six consecutive years, he has participated in public art festivals, exhibitions, and large-scale installations — transforming curiosity into immersive experiences that connect people, place, and imagination.
01 — Philosophy
We build experiences
that make people look twice.
The studio transforms curiosity, perception, and everyday observations into immersive installations, interactive sculptures, and public art experiences.
Inspired by architecture, light, sound, fabrication, and human interaction, each project invites people to explore, participate, and discover new ways of seeing the world.
CuriosityObservationDesignFabricationPublic Experience
02 — Practice
6 Years
of Public Art
Since 2021, Studio Santos has developed installations, exhibitions, and public experiences across Charlotte and beyond — blending design, fabrication, and storytelling.
03 — Selected Works
Built, installed,
inhabited.
2021 — 2025
Immersive VR Experience
ShoutOke — 2026
Charlotte SHOUT! · Levine Avenue
Project 1839 — 2021
Blumenthal Arts · Charlotte, NC
Leaf of Light — 2024
CIAF Festival · Ballantyne Backyard
Trajectory of Play — 2025
Charlotte SHOUT! · Levine Avenue
Monopoly Lifesized — Hotel — 2025
Blume Studios · Charlotte, NC
04 — Concepts
Concept ideas
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05 — Exhibitions & Projects
A record of past works.
Selected installations, exhibitions, and collaborations since 2021.
- 2026Horizon of Khufu — Immersive VR ExperienceBlume Studios
- 2026SHOUTOKE — Karaoke StageCharlotte SHOUT! 26
- 2025Main Hotel — Monopoly Giant GameBuilt the Hotel
- 2025Trajectory of Play — Mini GolfCharlotte SHOUT! 25
- 2024Crossing Borders — Global ExhibitionWestbeth Gallery, NYC
- 2024Leaf of LightCIAF International Festival
- 2024Unfinished by Santos — SoloNine Eighteen Nine Gallery
- 2024The Chaos — Collaborative MuralBechtler Museum
- 2024Space at Presson GalleryPresson Gallery
- 2023SHOUTOKE — Giant Radio Karaoke StageBank of America · SHOUT
- 2023Soul Soldier — Digital ArtCamp Greene
- 2023Paint and Photography — SoloCharlotte Art League
- 2022Eggball — 3' Painted EggRomare Bearden Park · Ally Bank
- 2022Brothers — Portrait Art 24x36International House
- 2022CaricaturesTimes Square, NYC
- 2021Project 1839 — Giant Camera DaguerreotypeMADE IN CLT
- 2021Cavalo — The JourneyInternational House
- 2021Wrapped ArtCamp Greene
05 — Selected Recognition
- 2024
ASC Public Art Regional Artist Directory
FY25–27
- 2024
Global Exhibition — Crossing Borders
Westbeth Gallery, NYC
- 2024
Collaborative Mural — The Chaos
Bechtler Museum
- 2022
Pre-Qualified Charlotte Creative Pool
Blumenthal Arts
- 2021–2026
Six consecutive years at Charlotte SHOUT!
Blumenthal Arts
- Ongoing
CIAF Festival, MADE IN CLT & Camp Greene
Featured artist & collaborator
Also featured by Charlotte SHOUT!, CIAF Festival, MADE IN CLT, Bank of America, Ally Bank, Wells Fargo, Camp Greene, Charlotte is Creative, La Noticia, WFAE 90.7, and WBTV.
Trusted by
Blumenthal Arts
Blume Studios
Camp Greene
Charlotte Center City Partners
Hosted by
Charlotte SHOUT!CIAF FestivalBank of AmericaAlly BankWells FargoBechtler MuseumWestbeth Gallery NYCNine Eighteen Nine GalleryPresson GalleryCharlotte Art LeagueInternational HouseCharlotte is CreativeWFAE 90.7
06 — Commissions
Let's turn an idea
into an experience.
From concept to fabrication, Studio Santos develops installations that transform spaces into memorable experiences.
hello@studiosantos.art
Charlotte, North Carolina