Mr Petto is a painter and digital artist who approaches his work by dismantling, analysing, and reassembling modern life. His unique perspective, coupled with a child's innate curiosity, is a fascinating aspect of his artistry.
Mr Petto is not just an artist but also an engineer. His diverse background has instilled in him a deep desire to understand and improve the state of our society, particularly in areas such as crisis management and conflict settling. His unique, irony keeps him sceptical of quick, simple solutions, adding a layer of complexity to his art.
Mr Petto's art is deeply influenced by his family's traumatic experience after WW2 in the former Yugoslavia. At just nine years old, his father was deported to an extermination camp of dictator Tito. This personal history, filled with unique insights, has profoundly shaped his perspective and approach to his work. His art serves as a testament to the lessons he learned, including the importance of humour, honesty, flexibility, and the need to reject extremism. This personal connection to his art, influenced by his family's history, will resonate with the audience, creating a deep and personal connection.
Born in Vienna in 1958, Mr Petto has painted his whole life and has an extensive oeuvre. However, it was in later years that the art world finally discovered his talent. But he has never lost the innate curiosity of a child. In 2010, Mr Petto had a short hospitalisation in a psychiatric clinic. This final breakdown was the result of unresolved traumatic experiences of his early childhood. Despite this, he has continued to create and share his unique perspective with the world, a testament to his remarkable resilience and determination that will surely inspire you.
In 2015, he had his first solo show at the Tacheles Gallery in Gmunden, Austria, which specialises in the art of disabled people. Since then, he has been a featured artist on prestigious platforms such as Saatchi Art and Rise Art, and you might have seen his work as decoration in television shows. His growing recognition and influence in the art world will surely impress you.