About The Artist

My name is Enzo Prina, I'm a kinetic moiré artist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. My journey as an artist began as soon as I could hold a crayon and draw on the walls of my childhood home. Over the years, that spark evolved into a deep passion for creating art that captivates and challenges perception.

At five years old, I entered my first art contest at a local Walgreens. The prize was a brand-new Game Boy. I urged my parents to let me join the hundreds of entries. Two weeks of coloring later, they hesitantly took me to submit my drawing, worried that the clerk would think they made it! I won the Game Boy, the ultimate victory for a kid like me.

By ten, I got into oil painting with a Bob Ross set my parents gifted me for Christmas. I spent countless hours experimenting with landscapes, textures, and techniques, proudly bringing my creations to school for show-and-tell.

At twelve, my family moved to Southern California. The cultural shift was profound, and art became a refuge for me. Watercolor painting allowed me to explore contrasts, using blank space and masking fluid to create bold, intentional designs. This period taught me to see the beauty in simplicity and imperfection.

High school brought a new dimension to my creative journey. At fourteen, I discovered a love for filmmaking in a freshman class. Shooting and editing videos became an outlet for storytelling and humor, shaping the way I approached visual composition.

At fifteen I dove into ceramics, making interesting sculptures of humans and animals. I hope to have time to get back into ceramics one day.

At seventeen, I launched my first art account on Instagram, @enzopotato. Acrylic painting captivated me with its vibrant hues and dynamic possibilities. I began experimenting with moiré patterns, fascinated by the interplay of lines and optical illusions—a passion that would become a defining feature of my work.

When I was nineteen, I moved to Paraguay and Argentina for a two-year service mission. Immersing myself in the cultures, people, and cuisine of South America enriched my perspective and continues to influence my artistic voice today.

Two years later at twenty-one, I moved to Utah to pursue higher education, balancing my studies with entrepreneurial ventures. Within a year, the demands of running multiple businesses led me to leave school and focus on building brands. Over the next five years, I honed my skills in graphic design, branding, and content creation. Leveraging my filmmaking experience, I launched a YouTube channel for one of my brands, Space Age Snacks, growing it to nearly seven million followers and over four billion views. These years of creative exploration taught me the value of persistence and connection through visual storytelling.

Two months ago, I experienced a pivotal moment in my life. My grandfather, a lifelong source of wisdom and inspiration, passed away. At his funeral, I was deeply moved by stories of his relentless pursuit of his passions. It made me reflect on my own path and reignited a calling I had always known: to be an artist.

Since then, I have devoted myself fully to creating art that embodies the concepts and visions I’ve been nurturing for years. My kinetic moiré pieces, which first emerged in high school, have taken on new life as I push the boundaries of what’s possible in this medium. This journey has brought me a sense of fulfillment I haven’t felt in years, and I am eager to share it with the world.

Thank you for being a part of this adventure. Through my work, I hope to spark curiosity, inspire dialogue, and leave an enduring impact on all who encounter it.

 

The above photo is my wife and I on our wedding day. We have 2 puppies and a chunky baby on the way!