ROMÉRO BRITTO

"For me, art can reflect the celebration of the simple and good things in life. This is most important to me!"

Roméro Britto creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him. Eileen Guggenheim wrote it best when stating "Chagal's floating lovers seem to foreshadow so many of Brittos buoyant exultant couples." Alluding to influences of early and modern masters, Brittos pulsating colors, pop themes and commanding compositions have led him to become a notable artist of his generation.

Roméro Britto lived an extremely modest lifestyle while growing up amongst eight brothers and sisters in Recife Brazil. However, his innate creativity allowed Britto to fill his life with vibrant color and images of a beautiful world. His canvas were  any scrap of newspaper or cardboard he could find. Britto has an inordinate passion to excel and prospered academically. Still, Britto's artistic nature eventually led him to seek experiences outside the classroom.

He travelled to Europe in 1983 to examine firsthand the Art Masters. After exhibiting in a few galleries and private showings, Britto was encouraged to travel to the United States where pop art was flourishing. He then moved to Miami and set up a studio open to the public. Britto spent the next few years exhibiting and attracting attention at his studio in Miami Beach by which was quickly becoming known as the place for people of all ages and walks of life to meet and acquire a unique style of art.

Britto is represented in galleries and museums across five continents, from Singapore to Dubai, to London and New York. Opening in Paris at the Salle de Notre, Louvre Museum in December 2008, Britto unveiled Journey to
hundreds of guests. "Matisse channeling Picasso," wrote the New York Times when Britto created a living canvas performed by the Cirque du Soleil in celebration of Super Bowl XLI. Romero Brittos works on canvas have found the spotlight in numerous corporate commissions and noted art collections. Also an accomplished portrait artist, Britto's works include likeness of Ernest Beyeler, founder of Art Basel as well as the late Robert Rauschenberg. Brittos works on canvas have evolved into sculpture  which can be seen in such broad locales as JFK airport, NY to Hyde park, London. His diverse resume also includes several series of postage stamp designs for the United Nations Postal Administration.

Britto is an artistic activist for charitable organisations worldwide and most of all an artist who believes art is too important not to share. Britto donates to over 200 charitable organizations a year. Not a silent activist, Britto was selected speaker for the arts at the World Economic Forums in Davos, Switzerland in 2006 and 2007. Britto is committed to developing and supporting the powerful role art will continue to play in world issues.