Alfredo Rullo Rizzotti

A Painter from the Grupo Santa Helena

Alfredo Rullo Rizzotti, born in Serrana, São Paulo in 1909 and deceased in the same city in 1972, was a Brazilian painter, decorator, draftsman, and engraver of Italian descent. Between 1924 and 1935, Rizzotti honed his artistic skills by attending the Albertina Academy in Turin and the Professional School of Novaresa in Italy.

Upon returning to Brazil, he initially worked as a lathe operator and automobile mechanic. Around 1937 in São Paulo, Rizzotti joined the Grupo Santa Helena, a collective of artists that included figures such as Aldo Bonadei (1906 - 1974), Francisco Rebolo (1902 - 1980), Mário Zanini (1907 - 1971), and Alfredo Volpi (1896 - 1988). He participated in the exhibitions of the Família Artística Paulista in 1939 and 1940, marking his presence in the São Paulo art scene.

In 1942, Rizzotti was awarded at the National Salon of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro and presented works at the 8th São Paulo Salon of Fine Arts. Despite suffering from health problems due to an allergy to paint, he continued to paint until the end of his life, demonstrating a profound dedication to his art.

After his death, Rizzotti's works gained recognition in various important exhibitions, consolidating his contribution to Brazilian art. His pieces were posthumously displayed in places like the Museum of Image and Sound (MIS) in 1975 and the Museum of Modern Art (MAM/SP) in 1995, both in São Paulo, as well as the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro, among other exhibitions.

The trajectory of Alfredo Rullo Rizzotti reflects his commitment to artistic expression and his importance as an integral part of the Grupo Santa Helena, a landmark in the history of Brazilian art.