ABOUT

Artist Statement

"I’m an eclectic Impressionist, I love colors and texture and I have an obsession with symmetry, bubbles and straight lines. I consider the canvas as a whole. Color, texture, shape, aesthetic and space are my main elements. My focus is on oil on canvas and paint brush technique. My brush is my other obsession, I get really attached to my brush as I consider it to be my vessel of communication with my canvas. I use the same brush until it falls apart. I use acrylics for my Bubble Land Series, only the last coat in this series is completed with oils. I create my own color palette by altering each color several times to achieve that purpose. All my paintings are completed with at least six or seven coats of paint and then signed and varnished. All my work  has the  written details on the back of the canvas and my thumb print as my final trademark. "

 

Biography

Discover the artistic world of Marianna Canu, an Italian-born self-taught painter, jewelry designer, and writer. Hailing from Sardinia, Marianna's passion for art blossomed early, influenced by her family's artistic heritage. She began her artistic journey at just five years old, creating unique jewelry and exploring vibrant colors and designs inspired by Roman architecture and geometric shapes.

In 1990, Marianna launched her jewelry design career, quickly gaining recognition for her emotional expression and masterful craftsmanship. Her designs caught the eye of high-end boutiques in Sardinia and her jewelry adorned celebrities like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jane Seymour, and Nicolas Cage.

Beyond jewelry, Marianna's talents shine in painting and writing. Shifting her focus to painting in 2011, she embraced modern impressionism, creating dynamic, colorful works renowned for their captivating trees and skylines. Her artwork, characterized by intense, warm colors and layered textures, has been showcased in galleries across New Orleans and sought after by international art collectors.

Marianna's artistry was further recognized in 2018 with a commission from Louis Vuitton for a special Mother’s Day event. Her philosophy that "art is oxygen" manifests in each piece she creates, with every canvas telling a story and expressing deep emotions.

Marianna’s experience extends beyond the canvas and jewelry. She has worked on TV as a show host for a Sardinian channel and she has also been in several commercials and even held a minor role in the American movie “Baretta’s Island”.

Experience the unique blend of passion, imagination, and beauty that defines Marianna Canu's life and work.