Romero Britto was born in Recife, Brazil in 1963 as the seventh of nine children. Art was an outlet Britto used to escape through his teenage years and early twenties when he was working toward entry into law school.
Britto has explored many media including watercolor, pen and ink, serigraphy, lithography, acrylic, and even finger paint. With clean, bold, and colorful imagery, Britto delivers strong messages in a refreshing and upbeat manner in referece to mass culture in Pop Art.
In 1989, Romero Britto’s work was brought to the attention of Michel Roux, former U.S. importer of Absolut Vodka and creator of their legendary advertising campaign.
As a result, Britto was crowned their newest showcase artist. Now, Britto’s artworks are in the collections of heads of state, European nobility, international art collectors, and superstars of the sports, entertainment, and business worlds.
“At the end of the day, my art is about happiness, and that’s what I want to bring to my life and work.” -Romero Britto
Britto is often compared to Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, but Romero Britto is a young artist who has emerged with his own imagery and a unique style that is in fact redefining Pop Art today. Britto’s worldwide exposure propelled his rise to becoming one of today’s most celebrated and recognizable young artists. Britto’s paintings capture the ecstasy of the imagination.
