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 work is held by private collectors across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Background & Influences
Raised in Toronto and shaped by the energy of cities like Miami and New York, Chris Marchese developed a visual language rooted in the intersection of street art and luxury culture. His influences span the boldness of pop art, the rawness of graffiti, the spectacle of hip-hop and fashion, and the discipline of fine art craftsmanship. Rather than choosing between the streets and the gallery, his work occupies both — unapologetically.
Chris is also a film producer and entrepreneur, and that multidisciplinary background informs everything about how he builds Art By Marchese — as a brand, a world, and a body of work rather than simply a collection of paintings.
The Work
Art By Marchese spans four core categories: original hand-painted canvases, limited-edition canvas prints, wearable art, and augmented reality pieces. Each medium is approached with the same commitment to quality and intention.
Original paintings are true 1-of-1 works — hand-built on canvas using spray paints, acrylics, and resin, often finished with Chris's signature diamond dust to create a surface that shifts with light. No two pieces are identical. Limited-edition prints are produced in runs of 35 or fewer, individually signed and numbered by Chris, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Once an edition sells out, it is never reproduced.
Chris also produces wearable art — clothing and accessories that extend his visual world beyond the wall — and augmented reality pieces that layer a digital dimension onto physical artworks, bridging the analogue and the digital in a single object.
Technique & Process
Chris Marchese works primarily in mixed media on canvas. His process is layered and physical — building up surfaces over multiple sessions using spray paint as a foundation, then working in with acrylics for detail and depth, finishing with poured resin for texture and gloss, and applying diamond dust as a final signature element. The result is artwork with genuine tactile presence; photographs capture the image but not the full experience of standing in front of a piece.
Each original takes weeks to complete. Commissions are developed collaboratively, beginning with a consultation to understand the collector's vision, space, and intent before the first mark is made.
Art By Marchese
Art By Marchese is the artist's brand and studio, operating as both a gallery and a creative house. The brand produces original artworks, limited-edition print collections, wearable art drops, and bespoke commissions — all produced under Chris's direct supervision and bearing his signature and authentication.
The brand's ethos is built around exclusivity without elitism — making bold, collectible art accessible to people who live with intention and taste, whether they are seasoned collectors or buying their first piece. Edition sizes are kept deliberately small to preserve the integrity and long-term value of each work.
Commissions & Collectors
Chris Marchese accepts a limited number of private commissions each year. Past commissions have ranged from large-scale residential installations to corporate art for hospitality and lifestyle brands. Collectors span a wide range — from first-time buyers drawn in by a specific piece to established collectors building long-term relationships with the artist.
For commission inquiries or collector questions, contact Art By Marchese directly through the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
For detailed answers about Chris Marchese's artwork, limited editions, ordering, shipping, authenticity, and care, visit the Art By Marchese FAQ page.