Casanova
Casanova is a self-taught artist and graphic designer from Beirut, Lebanon, best known for his signature smiley face motif and noir-inspired style, often marked by faces with dripping eyes. His work blends bold visual expression with elements of graphic violence, nudity, profanity, movie slang, cartoons, provocative dialogue, and layered references to popular culture.
Origin Story
From an early age, young Casanova showed a natural talent for sketching and painting. At just seven years old, he began experimenting with different mediums and techniques, laying the groundwork for what would become his unique artistic voice.
Growing up, he was heavily influenced by cinema, comic books, cartoons, anime, video games, and character culture. These early passions are still vividly present in his art today, often seen through playful, nostalgic characters and imaginative worlds drawn from his childhood.
Casanova is ruthless, sharp, and relentlessly determined. His ability to create under pressure, make decisive moves, and command attention gives his art its power. His persona shifts from serious and focused to goofy prankster on a dime, making it impossible to predict his next move. It’s this unpredictability that truly makes his work stand out.
Influences & Style
Casanova’s creative roots are grounded in the pop culture of his youth. He began by sketching beloved characters from Batman, Dragon Ball, Pokemon, and Nintendo icons, which shaped his early aesthetic. As his style evolved, he developed a bold, high-contrast "Noir" approach—marked by exaggerated splatter, scribbles, and unfiltered imagination.
His art matured alongside his love for cinema, especially the gritty, stylized worlds of movie directors like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and Francis Ford Coppola. Films like Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, Taxi Driver, and The Godfather became key influences, inspiring his use of cinematic quotes, moody atmospheres, and iconic characters.
As fate intervened, endless nights and exposure to graphic design, fashion, street art, and graffiti—especially through travel—pushed him to explore diverse techniques and mixed media. Graphic design—photography, slang, and chaos all collide in his world.
Casanova's work is as much about mood as it is about message: It’s raw. It’s bold. And it never plays by the rules. A chaotic blend of humour, violence, nostalgia, and rebellion—anchored by his signature smiley face motif and dripping eyes, which have become a symbol of his dark yet playful universe.
Facts
The "Funny how?" scene from Goodfellas—inspired Casanova’s signature motif: the "Smiley Face Signature." This element, often paired with scribbles, spontaneous splashes and drips, channels emotion and unpredictability, becoming a recurring hallmark of his work.
