Romero Britto Brings Latino Hope Into Everyday Life Through Art

Romero Britto Brings Latino Hope Into Everyday Life Through Art

Romero Britto speaks about joy the way some people speak about survival, with clarity shaped by time, work, and an understanding of how far art can travel when it begins with sincerity. His latest collaboration with Skechers arrives as part of a long creative arc that stretches from street corners in Brazil to studios in Miami and storefronts around the world, yet the conversation around it remains deeply human, rooted in memory, discipline, and the belief that art belongs in everyday life.

During a recent conversation with BELatina, Britto reflected on his path as a Latino artist, the years that shaped him, and the meaning behind bringing his work to a global audience through a project designed to be worn, lived in, and shared.

A Latino Journey Built Over Time

Britto never imagined himself as a full time artist when he was younger, despite the visibility his work now holds across cultures and continents. His earliest ambition followed a different direction entirely.

“Well, it’s been a long journey,” he said. “Actually, there’s a documentary about my art on Amazon Prime. I never thought about being a full time artist like I am today.”

His original goal centered on diplomacy, inspired by someone close to him in Brazil. That plan carried him into law school, where clarity arrived quickly and decisively.

“My dream was to become a diplomat,” he explained. “I went to law school, but in the first semester I realized how miserable I was and I quit.”

The decision to leave that path led him to Miami, where his life recalibrated in ways he could not yet predict.

“I moved to Miami and I ended up staying here. I live here ever since.”

What followed was a slow and deliberate build, one that contradicts the idea of sudden success.

“For me to come from the street, because I was showing my work in the streets of Miami, all the way to having the biggest studio in the world, it’s been a long journey,” he said. “A forty year journey. People think it just happened. It didn’t happen overnight.”

Art Meant for People Everywhere

Britto’s philosophy has always centered on accessibility, a belief that art grows stronger when it circulates widely rather than remaining confined to galleries or private collections.

“I’ve always been open to share my work with lots of people,” he said. “Because of that, I was prepared mentally.”

That mindset explains why collaborations hold meaning for him, including the Skechers partnership that brings his visual language into daily life.

“To use all these projects that I do, like now doing projects with Skechers, we can do millions of shoes,” he said. “It’s been a beautiful journey. I am very grateful for the opportunities that people give to me.”

His influences span continents and generations, beginning in Brazil and expanding outward.

“There was an artist in Brazil that I loved so much. His name was Francisco Brennand,” he said. “In my city, he has so many murals and huge installations, and I was always fascinated by his art.”

Europe added another layer through classical masters, while the United States introduced him to artists who believed in sharing work at scale.

“When I moved to [the US], artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, artists that share their work with millions of people, they really inspired me,” he said.

Wearable Art Is the Vibe

The Skechers collaboration followed a familiar pattern for Britto, shaped by patience and timing rather than immediacy.

“I’ve done so many collaborations with corporations that like the arts and like to reach people through the arts,” he said. “Finally, the owner of the company told me, ‘I’ve seen your work so many times.’ That day was the day of inspiration.”

An invitation to California followed, along with conversations that centered on enthusiasm rather than transactions.

“He invited me to come to California, meet his team, and here we are,” Britto said. “We are launching during [Miami] Art Week, and in the stores it’s going to be in the spring of 2027.”

What stood out most to him was the emotional exchange that shaped the partnership.

“The favorite part is how everything happened,” he said. “Meeting the founder of the company for the first time and his team, and seeing his reaction and excitement about collaborating with my art and bringing it to millions of people for them to use and be part of their everyday.”

The collection will reach audiences globally, including Brazil.

Happiness as a Practice

Britto speaks about happiness with intention, framing it as both a goal and a responsibility.

“The ultimate goal is that I always hope that my art brings happiness to people,” he said. “When you see it, when you put the shoes on, you’re going to feel really good.”

He shared a recent message that stayed with him, sent by a friend after visiting his studio.

“She said, ‘Romero, last night I went home and I was able to sleep so well because I was so happy with my afternoon coming to visit you in the studio,’” he recalled. “She told me she doesn’t sleep very well, and that night she slept so well.”

That exchange affirmed something Britto has always trusted.

“What makes me happy is seeing other people happy,” he said.

Even on difficult days, art remains his refuge.

“If I don’t feel really good, I come over here,” he said. “I’m so lucky and grateful that I have an outlet to spend time doing what I love.”

Music plays a role in that process as well. After all, love for music runs deep within the Latino community.

“I always have music very loud in here,” he said. “All types of music. Today I was listening to Mariah Carey. Christmas music.”

Romero Britto Left Words for the Latino Community

As a Latino artist whose work now reaches millions, Britto remains conscious of who he speaks to and why.

“It’s super important to keep dreaming,” he said. “Because without dreaming, we can’t keep going.”

His advice is direct and unembellished.

“Whatever you want to do, keep dreaming and working on it,” he said. “Wake up in the morning and go for it.”

That ethos runs through his work, his collaborations, and his presence within the Latino community, where his story continues to resonate as proof that art built with conviction can travel far while staying grounded.

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