Piero Penizzotto’s artistic expression takes shape through life-sized painted papier-mâché sculptures that reflect his Peruvian-American heritage. These pieces serve as visual narratives, exploring the complexities of Penizzotto’s cultural background and scenes of daily life he experienced in South Florida, New York, and Peru. Each sculpture captures the essence of familial and friendship dynamics, portraying moments of embraces, conversations, and intimate moments that embody the importance of human relationships.

About Piero Penizzotto

Piero Penizzotto (b. 1998) is a Peruvian-American artist based in New York. Penizzotto’s sculptural practice is presented as an ode to the friendships and communities he is a part of growing up in New York and South Florida. He recently graduated with honors from Hunter College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Previous exhibitions include Primary Gallery, Miami (2024), White Columns, New York (2023), and Public Access Gallery, New York (2022). Pennizzotto received a 2025 AIM Fellowship at The Bronx Museum.