From architecture and cinema to internationally recognized Pop Art, Mauro Perucchetti has built a practice that combines vivid colour, playful imagery, and sharp social commentary. Best known for his iconic Jelly Baby sculptures, the Italian artist transforms a familiar confectionery figure into a vehicle for exploring consumerism, political power, human vulnerability, and the contradictions of contemporary life. In this conversation with USA ART NEWS, Perucchetti reflects on the unconventional path that led him to art, the ideas behind his signature figures, the importance of humour, and the responsibility of using creativity to engage with the world around us.
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