Patricio betteo biography of mahatma

Born in Mexico City to South American parents, Patricio Betteo has specialized in comic art and illustration for almost twenty years. His work has been published in a number of Mexican journals, magazines, and children’s books.

He also enjoys playing guitar and painting.

Patricio provided art for this week's story, "How the God Auzh-Aravik Brought Order to the World Outside the World" by Arkady Martine.

Patricio betteo biography of mahatma gandhi

This interview was conducted by email in January 2016, facilitated by a Spanish translator.

Tory Hoke: Your work is abstract but figural, graphic but painterly. How did you arrive at this style?

What effect do you strive to have on the audience?

Su trabajo es abstracto pero figurativo, y gráfico pero pictórico. ¿Cómo logró este estilo? ¿Qué efecto es el que desea tener con su público?

Patricio Betteo: Desde niño me he sentido muy atraído por la variedad en las artes