Edu's who?

While speed crowns champions and time turns heroes into legends, painting transforms these stories into eternal testaments.

Artworks

Some Apple Stories (2024)

Collage and painting on repurposed posters.

So Kate!! (2022)

Bold colors and mixed media techniques.

Juste Un Verre (2024)

Collage and painting on torn street posters.

Edu Danesi

Between Art and Automotive Passion

Multidisciplinary Artist

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Edu Danesi is a multidisciplinary artist whose journey reflects a constant quest for exploration and innovation. After 28 years in Europe, notably in Paris, he moved to Florida to embark on a new chapter in his artistic career.

From Photography to Painting

Initially trained as a photographer with a degree from the Brussels School of Photography, he soon broke free from traditional formats to dedicate himself entirely to painting. A self-taught artist, he has developed a diverse and eclectic style, mastering collage, graffiti, stencil work, drawing, and painting on various surfaces, including canvas, wood, metal, urban walls, and even automotive body parts.

Art in Service of Automotive Legends

A devoted enthusiast of sports cars, particularly Porsche, Edu Danesi has revolutionized the fusion of art and automotive culture by creating unique artworks on Porsche 911 hoods. Since 2014, he has immortalized automotive icons on these unconventional canvases, paying tribute to legends such as Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, James Dean, and Jacky Ickx.

Through this innovative approach, he has captivated collectors, enthusiasts, and art lovers worldwide, establishing his distinctive artistic signature in a field where few dare to venture.

A Bold and Instinctive Signature Style

Edu Danesi’s artistic universe is a vibrant fusion of:

• The sharp eye of a photographer, leveraging composition and framing techniques.
• The spontaneity of a painter, expressed through intense colors and raw textures.
• A cosmopolitan vision, shaped by years spent across Europe, the United States, and beyond, blending urban, classical, and contemporary influences.

Explored Themes

• Femininity, depicted as a source of strength and mystery.
• Societal paradoxes, balancing admiration, desire, and neglect.
• Humanity in the modern era, observed through both a critical and poetic lens.

A Borderless Artistic Signature

Continuously seeking new forms of expression, Edu Danesi pushes the limits of traditional media to create a unique dialogue between art, history, and automotive mechanics. His internationally recognized talent has positioned him as a key figure in contemporary art applied to the world of collectible cars.

Each artwork he signs is an invitation to feel raw energy, whether drawn from the speed of engines, the power of iconic figures, or the intensity of an uncompromising artistic vision.