Michael De Brito (b. 1980) transforms everyday moments into compelling narratives through his
paintings, blending technical mastery with a naturalistic approach that imbues his work with immediacy
and authenticity. Known for his intimate kitchen table scenes, De Brito explores themes of
memory, tradition, and familial connection through depictions of unfiltered, yet universally resonant,
domestic life. Born in New Jersey, the artist earned his Fine Arts degree from Parsons School
of 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 Eleanor
Ettinger Gallery in New York, Galeria Graça Brandão in Lisbon, and the University of Maine Museum
of 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 BP
Portrait Competition. His works are held in significant collections such as the Nevada Museum of
Art, the Tribunal Constitucional in Lisbon, and Museu Afro in Brazil.

Recent highlights include his participation in MEAM - Figurativas 2023 in Barcelona and Fenix
Parte II in Lisbon. From his studio in Jersey City, De Brito continues to redefine contemporary
figurative painting, creating enduring works that invite viewers to step into intimate, yet timeless,
spaces of connection and shared experience.