Born in Puglia, Italy, Mario Stefanelli later grew up between California and Spain. His artistic vocation emerged from a very young age, through the lens of a Pentax 35 mm. As he matured, while he embraced a career as an international lawyer, this fire never died and only grew stronger, to the point that one day it was too much. He decided to make a major change, devoting himself entirely to his art. Today, Mario Stefanelli lives in Bali where he works as an artistic and creative director for internationally renowned companies.