Michael De Brito Painter USA 1980

Michael De Brito (b. 1980) transforms everyday moments into compelling narratives through hispaintings, blending technical mastery with a naturalistic approach that imbues his work with immediacyand authenticity. Known for his intimate kitchen table scenes, De Brito explores themes of lomemory, tradition, and familial connection through depictions of unfiltered, yet universally resonant, lodomestic life. Born in New Jersey, the artist earned his Fine Arts degree from Parsons Schoolof Design and pursued postgraduate studies at the New York Academy of Art.
De Brito’s work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at prominent venues including the EleanorEttinger Gallery in New York, Galeria Graça Brandão in Lisbon, and the University of Maine Museumof Art. His paintings have also been featured internationally at the National Portrait Gallery,London; MEAM, Barcelona; Abbaye Saint-André, France; and Museu Afro, Brazil. Among his accolades,De Brito is a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Grant and was named a finalist in the BPPortrait Competition. His works are held in significant collections such as the Nevada Museum ofArt, the Tribunal Constitucional in Lisbon, and Museu Afro in Brazil.
Recent highlights include his participation in MEAM - Figurativas 2023 in Barcelona and FenixParte II in Lisbon. From his studio in Jersey City, De Brito continues to redefine contemporaryfigurative painting, creating enduring works that invite viewers to step into intimate, yet timeless,spaces of connection and shared experience.
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