Going back to the 16th century, "The Mona Cat"

The Miami-Dade college made a tribute to the famous Da Vinci painting "The Mona Lisa". An exhibit that contained historical references to the original, and interpretations of the painting itself. Among one of the interpretations was Romero Britto's "The Mona Cat". Demonstrating Britto's original style style of course, his geometric lines and shapes within the painting as well as his array of bright colors, give new insight and perspective to a classic painting in history.
     Showcasing an example of his interpretation on a painting like "The Mona Lisa" is quite intriguing. Mainly because the two oil paintings could have not been more contradictory to each other, complete opposites in every way. They still manage to unify the definition of art itself, different views on forms of expression on essentially the same idea. Demonstrating the evolutionary change and impact art has gone through, impacting society, becoming culturally known and accepted through prime examples like those two paintings.
                Analyzing this makes me question whether the time period and certain things accepted by our culture and society determines whether renditions and new encounters of art determine if they're going to be accepted or not.


Jon Silman. (2011, september 16). "MONA LISA MISCHIEF".The Miami Herald, p. 2B.

The man behind the canvas

Romero Britto evolved around the world into one of the most diverse international artists.  He's known for his eclectic forms of art, vibrant colors, and distinctive combinations of patterns throughout his work. Born in Brazil, his art is now commercially known all around the world in places like Miami, Brazil, New York City, London, and several other places in Europe. Achieving world-known status, with having many of his works like a sculpture in London's Hyde Park this humble artist states he's still working on his greatest accomplishment, " Sharing happiness with as many people as possible." Having so many artists throughout  history, "How will Britto impact further generations?" Each style of art has imprinted its technique and significance through time like the great Picassos and Monets. Although having  quite a different style of art, it has certainly gained the acceptance and fame  it so genuinely strives for. Which makes me question, going back to how it all started, where it all began, "What was the inspiration of such vibrant, geometrical style of art, and how did it gain so much recognition?"

Elliot, S. (2011, Septeember). In the studio with romero britto. Treasure Magazine, Retrieved from http://www.britto.com/downloads/newsandevents/articles/RomeroBrittoArticleSept2011.pdf

The QUESTion.

I've always loved art, all the different forms and techniques, being universal around the world a language that everyone speaks. I feel art is a form of one's self expression that has evolved and made an impact on cultures all around the world. Choosing Romero Britto in modern art is a quest to find out, "How has Romero Britto been able to become such an influential commercial artist internationally while creating a signature style of art."