Pietro Cenini

NOTE: I’m in the process of renewing my portfolio, with works being added and updated frequently.



I consider myself a painter who uses photography, a “photo-painter”capturing deep emotions and moods hidden from sight. I make them visible and felt. My practice is rooted in both artistic intuition and scientific precision, informed by a dual background in biology and classical music.



I never stop innovating. While my techniques evolve through meticulous post-production, the heart of my practice remains a deep investigation of the unseen — into emotions and realities that lie beneath the visible surface. In my work, innovation is not a stylistic choice — it’s a necessity. 



Many of my photographs are allo-realistic and evoke synesthetic responses. They blend a realistic base with subtle unreal elements that challenge perception while remaining believable (allo-realism) — and may also trigger sensations beyond vision, like sounds, scents, or tactile impressions (synesthesia).



A former scientist, I moved to California to study at the Brooks Institute of Photography. I now live and work between Brazil and Italy.


From international assignments to teaching, my path has led me to fine art photography, where I explore the bounda...

PHOTOGRAPHIC EDUCATION

Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California, USA.

SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION
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Natural Science BSc, University of Milan, Italy.

- Biology BSc, University of Parma, Italy.
- Biological Research Master’s Degree, University of Milan, Italy.
- Zoology PhD, University of Wales, UK.

Group exhibitions include:
-Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, UK.
-Pro Grigioni Exhibition Gallery, Poschiavo, Switzerland.
-BazArt Exhibition, Sondrio, Italy.
-AlBo for Art Gallery, Morbegno, Italy.