Giano Cesare, an Italo-Brazilian artist born in May 1972, works between São Paulo, New York, and Milan. Cesare is an internationally recognized Art Director, Head of Art, Creative Director, and Graphic and Branding Designer. As a contemporary multidisciplinary artist, he specializes in hyper-realistic portraits that seamlessly blend traditional and modern techniques.

 

His diverse mediums encompass photography, collage, digital manipulation, digital montage, digital painting, post-production techniques, and generative image models. Cesare’s work is distinguished by its impactful oversized images, featuring astoundingly lifelike creatures that merge human and uncanny animal features. These visually compelling portraits initiate a profound dialogue between the subjects and their viewers, provoking deep thought and eliciting powerful emotional responses.

 

Cesare’s oeuvre challenges entrenched societal biases and seeks to reshape perceptions of ‘the different,’ inviting audiences into an introspective exploration of diverse identities. His works act as potent catalysts for reflecting on ingrained attitudes toward both the familiar and the unfamiliar, and they deeply probe the interplay between self and other. Intricate symbolism within his creations reflects the artist’s personal struggles and inner conflicts, adding layers of depth to his narrative.

 

Among his recent projects are What Do You Think They Think When They Look At You? (2022 — Present) and They Changed Me (2024 — Present).