Sudacadreams By Giovanny Cavanno

Giovanny Páez he has maintained his fascination with the human body and anatomy, which is a recurring theme in his work. He deals with biology, sexuality, history, mythology, sports and medicine, but especially in the construction of discourses about power and control.

Giovanny has kept expanding his extraordinary world by developing new narratives and symbols and creating a unique body of work. In his work combines installations, sculptures, drawings and video performances.

At first, he wanted to be an actor but then quickly turned to art. In 2002, Giovanni moved to Lexington, Kentucky invited as a visiting artist and teacher for three universities and later moved to New York, USA. In 2003 he moved to Europe where he still lives and works today.

Giovanny has been awarded with prizes in his native Ecuador country and international awards (among others).

2004-06
Diploma of Advanced Studies. Previous studies to PHD
The DEA is a program of advanced studies, previous to the PhD with a duration of 2 years.
The program was not finished having made only the first year.

2008
Graduate Certificate in Management of Cultural Projects.

2005
Postgraduate Certificate in Multimedia, Web Design and Development and Digital Content.

1991-97
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts granted by Central University of Ecuador.
Major in Painting and Engraving

Giovanny has been temporary Lecturer at the Central University of Ecuador, Institute of Technology of Graphic Design in Quito(1997-98), and a visiting lecturer at KY University, Eastern University and Western University of EEUU (2001).

He has been exhibiting in solo and group shows in Ecuador, South América, Europe, EEUU and internationally since 2001. His work has received several awards and prizes and has been featured in over 80 exhibitions in galleries and museums worldwide. Giovanny’s art can also be seen in a number of international art magazines.