Biograhy
One of the most exciting Pop Artists in the world today, Jozza creates his
artistic vision with vibrant imagery and combinations of bright color and
hard-edged abstract subjects. Painting a wide repertoire of subjects from
flowers and still-life to people and cityscapes, his paintings are inspired by
the simple streets of Brazil to the elegant cities of the United States; cities
full of rhythm, nightclubs, subways, restaurants and still-life where urban life
subjects are the heartbeat and soul of society. Inspired by Andy Warhol, Robert
Indiana, Romero Britto and Peter Max, Jozza’s colorful, shimmering, animated
subjects have been captured in over 1,000 works around the world to date.
Jozza’s work is included in numerous public and private collections in the
United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Germany.
orn in 1958 in Hidrolandia, a small town located in central Brazil, Jozza comes
from an artistic family. His mother was an art teacher and instilled a passion
for art in Jozza since he was a young child. He grew up helping his father with
his lumber storage; it was there that his creative spirit was born when he
started to create wooden sculptures. Married at a young age, it was very
difficult to go to art school due to the economic responsibility of supporting a
family.
A man of many talents, Jozza was eventually able to study law in Brazil and was
also a skilled soccer player. He played for Atletico, one of the best state
soccer teams. His soccer talent afforded him the opportunity to move to the
United States in 1986 when he was invited to play for a professional team in San
Francisco, CA. He lived there playing soccer and working for 4 years, also
opening his own restaurant in 1988.
In 1990, Jozza returned to Brazil for 4 years, with art on his mind and his
creative side stirring. He created some works on canvas, utilizing only his
passion, raw talent and inspiration from within.
In 1996, Jozza relocated to Miami, FL with his wife, Tatiana, and 2-year old
daughter, Jordanna, to pursue a career in art. Like many emerging artists before
him, this was a time of great hardship. Jozza worked in the hospitality industry
to survive, all the while working on improving his painting technique and
structure.
In the year 2000, Jozza had his first exhibition at Biscayne Tower I in downtown
Miami, and soon after, started to exhibit his artwork at different galleries,
including Gallery Art in Aventura FL, Art Connection on Las Olas Blvd and Disney
Cruise Line. Today, Jozza is represented in galleries across the USA, Spain,
Germany, Brazil and Argentina.
Definition of style and artistic evolution is an ongoing process, but already
Jozza has achieved so much in a very short time. Jozza has held successful
exhibitions at the New York ArtExpo, one of the biggest art shows in the world,
over the past ten years. In 2007, his collection was completely sold out.
Jozza’s work has been featured in the Hollywood movie, Transporter II, directed
by Louis Leterrier starring Jason Statham. In 2009, Jozza was given the rare
distinction of being able to create original and limited edition fine art of the
Disney characters, an honour bestowed on Peter Max before him. Jozza’s original
paintings of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and other characters sell out
instantly. More recently, he has expanded his creative offerings to include fine
art painted doors, sculpture and other creative media commissions.
Appreciative of his good fortune in life, Jozza is always looking for ways to
contribute to society. He supports Project H.O.P.E, the Criança Esperança
Foundation in Brazil, the Lar Maria de Nazare Orphanage in Brazil and the Miami
Dade County Schools Art Education Project. Read more
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As a modern day Renaissance man and one of the fastest rising art talents today,
we eagerly await Jozza’s next creative offerings!
“God with a simple touch created the universe, full of beauty, life and colors.
He created mankind and through the lines, colors and circles of life go on
searching for better days.”