Artist Romero Britto was born in Brazil, but made in Miami.
“It is such a great opportunity for me as an artist to share my art to people. I would have never imagined that would happen to my art and me,” Britto said.
His vibrant colors and bold patterns are on Coca-Cola bottles, cups, lamps and anything you can think of.
If you look around the streets of Miami, his label is nearly everywhere.
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“So many people have embraced my art. You know, I have done amazing projects, like the entrance of Fifth and Alton — that massive palm tree. It’s like 45 feet tall," he said, laughing.
Britto's art is also seen across the world.
He grew up with nine siblings in a poor community. Through dark times, he says art was his ticket out.
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“Growing up was very challenging for me, and I think the colors of my art was a way for me to express myself," Britto said. "It was a way for me to bring more hope to my life ... The process of creating art for me is a healing process."
Britto sparked pop art in Miami at the age of 25. He continues to bring magic, especially through Art Basel.
NBC 6 got an exclusive look at some of his art pieces. One of them was inspired by Michaelangelo and is worth about $600,000.
“My dream is just to bring hope, love and magic to people,” Britto said.
