CIANG is an artistic duo formed by Francesca Colombara and Matteo Dang, both animators and illustrators from Italy.
The duo was born in Bologna in 2019 as an editorial project focused on fanzines and underground comics. Over time, their practice gradually shifted towards animation and motion design, eventually leading them to found CIANG studio in 2021.
CIANG studio is an independent 2D animation studio, that specializes in creating animated shorts, music videos, commercials, and video installations, known for its distinctive underground and psychedelic style.
Their work has been featured in numerous international animation film festivals and art exhibitions.
In 2025, CIANG curated the group exhibition “Vite, Morti e Miracolo” at TAM Museum in Matera, Italy.
Over the years, they have collaborated with a wide range of clients, including GIPHY, FXX, NBA, TED-Ed, Adidas, Vans, Dickies, The Northface, Bloomberg Business Week, Tesco, VICE, A Studio Digital.
Matteo Dang is an Italian-Vietnamese director, 2D animator and illustrator. Co-founder of CIANG studio. Born in 1994, he graduated in New Art Technologies from the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in 2017. He started his career as a motion designer for VICE Italy.
Matteo is also the curator of Serato Animato, a screening event dedicated to indie animation.
He’s passionate about
experimental and underground animation, and producing electronic music. He enjoys being in nature and hiking in the mountains.
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He’s passionate about
experimental and underground animation, and producing electronic music. He enjoys being in nature and hiking in the mountains.
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Francesca Colombara (CIANCI) is an Italian animation director, illustrator, and comic artist. Co-founder of CIANG studio. Born in 1994, she graduated in Decoration from the Academy of Brera in 2017 and completed a master's degree in Comics at the Academy of Bologna in 2021.
Artist Residencies:
La Fundación San Millán de la Cogolla - Spain (2025)
Risvegli - Isola di Stavoli, Italy (2025)
Oasi Nuove Forme di Vita - Capraia Island, Italy (2024)
La Maison des Auteurs - Angoulême, France (2024)
La KAP - Fontecchio, Italy (2024)
NU’VEM - Pico Island, Portugal (2023)
AiR Lovere 2021 - Lovere, Italy (2021)
Diciottocchi 2019 - Revine Lago (2019)
AiR Lovere 2018 - Lovere, Italy (2018)
Art Exhibitions:
La Fundación San Millán de la Cogolla, Spain (2025)
Animation Conversation - TCBF25, Treviso (2025)
Vite, Morti e Miracolo - TAM Museum, Matera (2025)
Boundless - CHAO Milano, Milan (2022)
CONFINI - Weigh Station, Bolzano (2022)
Festival Espanso - Lago Film Fest, Revine Lago (2019)
