About Luciano Cian

Visit artist page follow artist

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The visual artist from São Paulo draws deeply from the experiences of a near-nomadic childhood, a journey through countless cultures that shaped his creative vision. His works, a vibrant symphony of colors, forms, and techniques, serve as a powerful homage to diversity. Through his art, he seamlessly fuses abstract elements with portraiture, crafting an alternate artistic universe where imagination meets reality. His imagined figures personify the ideals his work seeks to ignite: a world where ethnic differences are celebrated with pride.

Working across mediums—whether mixed media, painting, sculpture, linocut, acrylic, or oil on canvas or wood—his figures, characterized by bold and dignified gestures, embody the richness of diverse ethnicities. They provoke us to reassess our notions of belonging and identity, with their stances evoking both resilience and grace.

Rooted in his heritage, the artist draws on the profound African cultural traditions of Brazil, using his work to explore the transformative power of cultural dialogue. He beckons us to venture into new realms of diversity, where boundaries dissolve and new connections emerge.

In Cian’s artistic world, his belief comes to vivid life: He amplifies his message through glowing colors and intricate forms, crafting a visual narrative that honors the elegance of diversity.

VITA

Born in 1973 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Resides and works in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

2023	Selected works, Boxpark, London, UK
	Vozes Negras, Galeria Evoé, Rio de Janeiro, BR

Group Exhibitions

2020	Fauna, Fábrica Behring, Rio de Janeiro, BR
2019	Ognuno il suo stilo, l’Arte il senso della vita, Museu Nacional dos Correios, Brasília, BR
2018	Somos Todos Iguais, Centro Cultural Justiça Federal, Rio de Janeiro, BR