Mauricio Porto is renowned for his chromatic celebrity-themed portraits. Recontextualizing the vision of these famous figures, he offers a new perspective of the iconic celebutantes as he skillfully interjects a joie de vivre to their dramatic persona.

Maurício Porto certainly is part of this resurgence of figurative painting. With a trajectory that began in the advertising field, where the image is the basic element of the work's construction, he moves towards a more elaborate proposal, incorporating components of personal experience and embracing more contemporary currents.

Porto’s diverse background and sharp eye for people and their personalities is quickly evident. He skillfully blends culture, imagination and a universal media appeal. His paintings are a testament to the unrelenting power of portraiture in the hands of an excellent artist.