Marco Franchina / Mixed Media Artist

Born in Italy and raised in Southern California, Marco is an accomplished Photographer and Mixed media artist whose career has spanned the globe. Since the age of 21, he has captured striking imagery in every corner of the world. He began his career as a fashion photographer, working with some of the industry’s most prestigious publications, including The Los Angeles Times Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Australian Vogue, Spanish Vogue, Italian Vogue, J.Crew, Macy’s, and Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine, where he was commissioned to photograph numerous high-profile celebrities.

Over time, Marco’s passion expanded beyond fashion photography to include fine art, lifestyle, and architectural photography. His fine art photography and mixed media works have been featured in galleries and exhibitions across the United States.

As a Mixed Media Artist, Marco merges his own photography with vintage movie posters, digital imagery, and traditional artistic techniques. Working on wood and canvas, he incorporates oil, acrylics, and watercolor while embracing spontaneity in his creative process. Impulse also plays an inspiring factor into his creative choices.

 His technique of deconstructing and reconstructing found imagery—sometimes tearing and layering elements—results in bold, edgy compositions that offer a darkly romantic reinterpretation of film history.

Marco’s work is a testament to his ability to blend fine art with commercial aesthetics, creating pieces that are both visually compelling and culturally resonant.