About the Artist

Chris Marchese

Artist. Producer. Entrepreneur.

Chris Marchese is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist, film producer, and entrepreneur born in Toronto, Ontario. Best known for his Art By Marchese brand, Chris creates high-impact, pop-luxury artwork that fuses street culture, fine art techniques, and bold cultural commentary into collectible originals and limited-edition prints.

His visual language draws from iconic pop-culture figures, Miami energy, and a lifelong obsession with craft. Working across spray paints, acrylics, resin, and proprietary "diamond dust" finishes, each piece carries a tactile depth that photographs struggle to capture. Chris also produces augmented reality art, wearable art collections, and custom commissions for private collectors worldwide.

The Work

Art By Marchese operates across four core categories: original hand-painted canvases, limited-edition canvas prints (edition sizes of 35 or fewer), wearable art, and augmented reality pieces. Every original is a true 1-of-1. Every limited edition is individually signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Once an edition sells out, it is never reproduced.

Collectors include private buyers across North America, Europe, and the UAE. Works have been placed in luxury residences, hospitality spaces, and private collections.

Film and Production

Alongside his visual art practice, Chris Marchese is an active film producer. He served as Executive Producer on the Irish feature film The Martini Shot, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh in July 2023 to coverage in the Hollywood Reporter and Screen Daily. He is currently in production on This Mortal Coil. Chris studied at the University of Toronto.

The Brand

Art By Marchese was founded by Chris as a direct expression of his artistic vision, without galleries, without gatekeepers. Based between Toronto and Miami, the brand ships globally and operates on the principle that serious art should not require an institutional cosign to be worth owning.

Featured in: Hollywood Reporter, Screen Daily, NY Weekly, Medium

Official site: thechrismarchese.com