MARIANNA CANU
Expressionist Painter
Marianna Canu is a self-taught oil painter, known for her vibrant landscapes and figurative works that capture the vibrancy. Her style blends both Symbolism and Expressionism
combined with her traditional oil painting technique, emphasizing bold brushwork and a vivid color palette to convey light, emotion and movement. Her journey is a journey of artistic fusion and personal discovery. Born in Italy, and now based in New Orleans, her life and art exemplify the boundless possibilities born from the intersection of cultures. Her story is one of exploration,self identity, tradition, and the way creative expression can bridge worlds.
Through her work, she brings together the elegance of European art history and her affinity for American culture.
Marianna draws from the richness of her roots, painting what’s in her mind, while also adapting the raw, kinetic energy of her soul to funnel her imagination. The result of her imagination leaves us with art that feels both timeless and completely present, all while staying true to her own artistic identity.
Each piece Marianna creates is an intimate conversation. Her process is intuitive and layered, born with a feeling or a fleeting thought. She approaches every canvas or object as a vessel of storytelling, letting color, texture, and form evolve organically.
