A couple of months ago, Milan Direct got to meet with fantastic Sunshine-Coast artist Anita Pettinato.
Anita supplied all the artwork for the Big Brother 08 House and funnily enough, she is the reason Milan Direct was approached by Big Brother to provide furniture for the House.
Anita herself was the lucky owner of one of our Ball chairs, and when a friend came over to her house, she was so enthusiastic about it that the friend – who turned out to be one of the art directors for Big Brother 08 – gave us a call right away.
At Milan Direct, we really like Anita’s paintings and we wanted to share her story with you! Her style has a unique Pop Art and Retro 70's influence. It is abstract, and most pieces have quite a sexy, provocative feel. All pieces are original. They’re acrylic on canvas and have her hand-print and autograph on the back.
Originally born in Sydney, Anita has always had a deep passion for art, graduating top of her art class, and she started painting in 2001 for fun. By 2002, she had her first exhibition in West End Brisbane and started selling her art. She has since had an exhibition in Noosa and is still selling pieces privately. Everything she produces can be made to any size or colours requested and she is happy to discuss personalised requests at any time.
Dean, Milan Direct’s Founder and Managing Director, is so passionate about modern designer furniture that when he first saw Anita’s art, he decided to support this talented Aussie artist by commissioning her to make a 3-piece masterpiece for the Milan Direct offices, with the feature being our best-selling Ball Chair.
So if you're decking out your house with fabulous furniture, why not get some brilliant artwork to go with it! Check out Anita’s website at www.insceneart.com.au and let us know what you think of her art.
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Keira says...
Awesome work Nita... Love love it!!... WOOHOO go the sunny coast talent, great to see talented, fantastic people getting regognition :)
Posted at 4:08 p.m. on November 14, 2008
Julz says...
I agree with the article completely- you do have brilliant artwork! We are so proud of you. I must get your autograph, I never knew a famous person before!
Dental hygienists do it with a smile!
xoxo
Posted at 8:31 p.m. on November 15, 2008
Anita says...
Thanks Keira and Julz for your support. I am so passionate about my work, and am thrilled to be able to share it with others. And with much thanks to Dean at MD, I can do more of just that. It is a great honor to be associated with someone who is just as passionate about his furniture, as I am about art.
Anita
Posted at 10:02 p.m. on November 15, 2008
Robert says...
Get a room! :)
Posted at 11:37 a.m. on November 25, 2008
Jennifer M says...
Anite love your work! checked out your website n very much like the Big Brother pieces. Are these for sale to the public?
Posted at 9:05 p.m. on November 26, 2008
Anita says...
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your interest in my work. I am delighted that you love it! At present all the art is still in the big brother house until the end of January when the tours finish. I have had alot of enquires about when they will be for sale, so if you are interested, please give me your contact details so i can get in touch with you closer to their release.
Cheers Anita
Posted at 7:09 p.m. on November 28, 2008
Luke K says...
Anita I think your art is brilliant!!!! Great to see a young Aussie Artist having a crack and painting through their passions. You can tell you love what you are doing, so well done! It really shows. Kick ass, and wish u all the success. Regards - Luke (QLD).
Posted at 8:49 p.m. on December 5, 2008
Anita says...
Thanks Luke for your support. Its an awesome feeling to be doing something you absolutely love and 'Kick Ass' is exactly what i plan to do!
Cheers Anita
Posted at 9:05 p.m. on December 15, 2008
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