Andrés Petroselli
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Andrés Petroselli
Career
Artistic style
He specializes in large-scale portraits that emphasize the eyes.
Many of his most prominent works are almost nothing but the eyes.
He is also known for his mural of Robin Williams in San Francisco. [1]
Greta Thunberg mural
In November 2019, a mural of Greta Thunberg he painted in San Francisco, he painted gained national media attention in the United States. On taking on the commission without getting paid, he stated: [1]
"we have to take care of the world".
The eight-storey painting is currently on show in Mason Street near Union Square.
References
[1]
Citation Linkwww.theartnewspaper.comStreet artist paints ginormous portrait of eco warrior Greta Thunberg in San Francisco
Nov 13, 2019, 11:30 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comAndres Petroselli's depiction of Greta Thunberg in San Francisco
Nov 14, 2019, 12:04 AM
[6]
Citation Linkbakersfieldnow.comCesar Chavez mural appears in downtown Bakersfield
Nov 14, 2019, 12:47 AM