In a world dominated by synthetic polymers and surface-level solutions, Antonio Leon chose a different path. A chemist by training — and an artist by instinct — Antonio saw what few in the paint industry were willing to acknowledge: that beauty, performance, and sustainability had long been separated by outdated thinking and cheap chemistry.
Andalusia, Spain
Born and raised in El Viso del Alcor, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Antonio was captivated early on by the mineral-rich architecture of Europe’s past — stuccoed villas, lime-plastered cathedrals, walls that breathed. These surfaces weren’t just beautiful; they endured centuries without trapping mold, toxins, or moisture. He wondered: Why had modern paint walked away from everything nature already perfected?
Armed with a background in advanced material science and a stubborn unwillingness to compromise, Antonio began developing mineral-based paints enhanced with graphene, a Nobel Prize–winning material known for its strength and conductivity. The result? A new category of paint — one that doesn’t mimic nature, but collaborates with it.
He rejected petroleum resins, embraced silicates, and invented a formula that was zero VOC, toxin-free, mold-resistant, and stronger than any acrylic rival — yet luxurious in feel and architectural in finish.
Today, Antonio Leon is recognized as a thought leader in wellness-based coatings and a pioneer of the graphene-mineral fusion movement.
His mission remains clear: to elevate paint from something merely decorative into something fundamental — to the health of your home, the longevity of your space, and the story your walls are telling.
“True luxury is creating something timeless that also takes care of the people who live with it."
Antonio’s Journey
2003 – Earns degree in Industrial Chemistry with focus on sustainable materials
2007 – Begins research into lime- and silicate-based paints for restoration projects in Spain
2011 – Discovers graphene's potential in coating formulations
2013 – Launches first mineral paint prototype infused with graphene (Graphenstone)
2017 – Wins recognition for chemical innovation in sustainable architecture
2021 – Founds OriGen Paints to bring his enhanced vision to the global market
2025 – Expands operations into North America, the rest of Europe, Asia, and Central America.
