The sibling duo Roberto and Renato Miaz, aka the Miaz Brothers, were born in Milan in 1965 and 1968 respectively. This artist duo is internationally renowned for their innovative and original way of applying acrylics with an airbrush: the subjects of their paintings appear indefinable and blurred.
The sibling duo Roberto and Renato Miaz, aka the Miaz Brothers, were born in Milan in 1965 and 1968 respectively. This artist duo is internationally renowned for their innovative and original way of applying acrylics with an airbrush: the subjects of their paintings appear indefinable and blurred.
Challenging traditional notions of portraiture, the sibling duo present a radical new approach to the genre. The hazy renderings encourage the viewer to engage with the image, pushing the limits of perception and interpretation.
They call their work the “Antimatter” series, in reference to their atomized, ghostly renderings of subjects, ranging from friends to kawaii (cute) Japanese girls, to philosophers. Both classically trained artists, the brothers honed their approach to portraiture through ten years of experimentation and travel, during which they presented their work in unconventional spaces like nightclubs and corporate buildings. Their experiences coalesced into a keen awareness of the transience of life, reflected in the people they paint, always just beyond our reach. With a diverse range of subjects, from portraits of people, to scenes and even iconic brand packaging, the creativity and ingenuity of the Miaz Brothers is limitless.
