Francesco Lietti has been living in Hong Kong since early 2006, and his deep love for this vibrant, eclectic city shines through in his artwork. His pieces are rooted in a rich tapestry of memories and experiences, shaped by themes of travel and discovery.

Francesco’s first visit to Hong Kong in the summer of 2005 was a sensory revelation. Captivated by the explosion of colors, scents, and imagery, Francesco felt an irresistible pull to return and settle in the city. To him, Hong Kong is more than a place, it’s a living, shifting canvas that can't be fully contained within a frame. He expresses this through bold, simplified forms and a playful sense of humor, presenting the city in a stylized, almost caricatured grandeur.

His use of striking colors captures the spirit of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, blending fantasy with reality. With thick, vibrant blocks of paint and textured details, his cityscapes take on a dreamlike quality. Francesco works primarily with acrylics and oils on canvas, often incorporating collage to create added texture and depth, and finishing with a glossy resin that enhances the brilliance of each piece.

Lietti’s artistic journey spans much of Asia and beyond, capturing the lush greens of Vietnam and Bali, the golden sunsets of Rajasthan, the deep blue seascapes of the Philippines, and the urban energy of cities like Singapore and London. His work offers rare glimpses into a magical world where the boundaries between imagination and reality dissolve.

Before devoting himself fully to painting, Francesco built a successful career in architecture. With nearly two decades of experience, he worked with renowned firms including SEF Architects, Denton Corker Marshall, and Gustafson Porter + Bowman in London, and later with Aedas in Hong Kong. In 2017, he founded Colors of Asia, a multidisciplinary platform offering a wide range of art services, blending his architectural expertise with his passion for visual storytelling.

Born in Lecco, on the picturesque shores of Lake Como in Italy, Francesco studied architecture in Milan and furthered his education at the École des Beaux-Arts, La Seine in Paris, and the Clerkenwell College of Printing in London. His works are featured in private collections around the world.

When he’s not painting in his studio, Francesco is likely riding his motorbike through the hills of Hong Kong in search of new perspectives, or traveling across Asia in pursuit of fresh inspiration.