Brad Pitt reveals his surprising hidden talent publicly for the first time

Brad Pitt made his debut as a sculptor at his first-ever public art exhibition at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland.

Pitt's art is 'about where I've gotten it wrong in my relationships'

Pitt’s sculptures feature in the exhibition of world-renowned British artist Thomas Houseago, alongside the ceramic works of Australian musician Nick Cave. The museum said on their website:

Cave and Pitt are already renowned in their respective fields of music and cinema, but this is the first time ever they have exhibited their artwork – pieces which were created during the course of an ongoing dialogue with Houseago.

The actor, who is 'largely self taught,' told Finnish broadcaster Yle at the opening 'for Nick and I this is a new world and our first entry. It just feels right,' as reported by The Guardian.

Pitt described his work at the opening:

To me it’s about self-reflection. It’s about where I have gotten it wrong in my relationships, where have I misstepped, where am I complicit. For me, it was born out of ownership of what I call a radical inventory of self, getting really brutally honest with me and taking account of those I may have hurt, moments I have just gotten wrong.

The importance of art

According to GQ Magazine, he started learning ceramics during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said in the interview:

I’m one of those creatures that speaks through art. I just want to always make. If I’m not making, I’m dying in some way.

At the time, he described his ceramic practice not as an art form but as a 'solo, very quiet, very tactile kind of sport.' He continued:

Art is something inexplicable. Art is something that gives you goose bumps, that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, that brings a tear to the eye. Maybe it’s because someone understood before you, you’re not alone.

Sources used:

- Sara Hildén Art Museum: 'Thomas Houseago – WE with Nick Cave & Brad Pitt'

- The Guardian: 'Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as a sculptor at Finland art gallery'

- GQ Magazine: 'Brad Pitt Opens Up His Dream World'

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