Pepo
Contemporary artist | Austria
Pepo
...the eternal child.
Helmut Brem combines his extensive experience in communication, marketing, and event management with artistic concepts for public spaces. At the heart of his work lies the "eternal child"—a symbol of creativity, openness, mental freedom, and childlike spontaneity.
His projects explore how this primal way of perceiving the world can be made visible and tangible again in adulthood. Through participatory approaches, Brem creates spaces for connection, reflection, and creative interaction. His work operates at the intersection of art, communication, and social dialogue.
Helmut Brem identifies as "the eternal child." His work is rooted in the conviction that creativity arises from curiosity, play, and direct experience—beyond the confines of pure functionality and social structures.
He views art as a means to uncover that primal perception and to move people—both emotionally and intellectually.
Active as an artist in Vienna and Mallorca since 2025.
Professional Career
- Worked in artist management as a concert booking agent
- Founded and managed "Music Hall" – an event center, café, music store, and CD shop
- Sales role at ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation)
- Planning and sales of product placements at the Rosenhügel Studios in Vienna
- Liaison for international star guests during concert productions, including:
Herbert Grönemeyer, Robbie Williams, Cher, Sting, U2, Phil Collins, AC/DC, Masters of Dirt
(VIP services, backstage catering, barter deals, sponsorship, and event coordination)
- Owner of Park PR and Park Communications
- Worked at PR and advertising agencies in Graz and Vienna
- Professional experience in Dubai in communications, events, and international relations
- Head of Marketing and Advertising at Wiener Rösthaus
- Head of Marketing and Advertising at Ponykarussell Wien
- Artistic projects and exhibitions
Projekt "Kinder spielen im Park"
2004 – Park Communication, Stadtpark Graz
„Kinder im öffentlichen Raum“
Partizipatives Kunstprojekt in Kooperation mit Andreas Streicher zur Sichtbarmachung des „Kindes im Menschen“ als kreative und gesellschaftliche Kraft. Das Projekt setzte sich mit spielerischer Wahrnehmung, öffentlichem Raum und kollektiver Erinnerung auseinander und lud Besucherinnen und Besucher zur aktiven Teilnahme ein.
