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Taini was born in [[Genoa]], [[Italy]] in 1973. He studied Illustration and Advertising at the School of Visual Communications in Genoa, and began working in advertising upon graduation.<ref name=CruzineHotDigital>{{cite news|last1=Viluda|first1=Paul|title=Hot Digital Art by Alessandro Taini|url=http://www.cruzine.com/2013/12/12/hot-digital-art-alessandrotaini/|accessdate=25 August 2015|publisher=Cruzine|date=12 December 2013}}</ref> |
Taini was born in [[Genoa]], [[Italy]] in 1973. He studied Illustration and Advertising at the School of Visual Communications in Genoa, and began working in advertising upon graduation.<ref name=CruzineHotDigital>{{cite news|last1=Viluda|first1=Paul|title=Hot Digital Art by Alessandro Taini|url=http://www.cruzine.com/2013/12/12/hot-digital-art-alessandrotaini/|accessdate=25 August 2015|publisher=Cruzine|date=12 December 2013}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Taini worked Milan as an illustrtor for a brief time before moving to London.<ref name=CruzineHotDigital/> In London he began working as a concept artist on [[Luminal (film)|Luminal]], the independent and debut film of [[Andrea Vecchiato]].<ref name=CruzineHotDigital/> He went on to become the illustrator for Dark Demonia, the 2005 book written by [[Isabella Santacroce]] and published by [[Arnoldo Mondadori Editore|Mondadori]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Liuzzi|first1=Angela|title=Halloween 2014: 5 romanzi horror per la festa made in USA|url=http://www.melty.it/halloween-2014-5-romanzi-horror-per-la-festa-made-in-usa-a137180.html|accessdate=24 August 2015|publisher=Melty|date=31 October 2014|language=Italian}}</ref> |
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Taini joined [[Ninja Theory]] in 2003 and worked as a senior concept artist for [[Heavenly Sword]].<ref name=Lighandmagic>{{cite news|last1=Burns|first1=Michael|title=Light and magic|url=http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/features/creative-lifestyle/light-magic/|accessdate=24 August 2015|publisher=Digital Arts|date=10 September 2007}}</ref> He is credited with creating several iconic characters of the game which were later used in the 2007 film of [[Heavenly Sword (film)|same name]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Piedrabuena|first1=Toni|title=Ninja Theory rememora el polemico desarrollo de su Devil May Cry|url=http://www.3djuegos.com/noticia/155454/0/dmc/ninja-theory-declaraciones/desarrollo/|accessdate=25 August 2015|publisher=3D Juegos|language=Spanish}}</ref> Characters include Nariko ([[Anna Torv]]), Kai ([[Ashleigh Ball]]), and King Bohan ([[Andy Serkis]]). Taini also worked on [[Enslaved: Odyssey to the West]],<ref name=KotakuSCA>{{cite news|last1=Plunkett|first1=Luke|title=The Sexy, Colourful Art of DMN, Enslaved and Heavenly Sword|url=http://kotaku.com/5844136/the-sexy-colourful-art-of-dmc-enslaved-and-heavenly-sword/|accessdate=24 August 2015|publisher=Kotaku|date=27 September 2011}}</ref> a 2010 game based on [[Monkey (novel)|Monkey]], the abridged translation of the novel [[Journey to the West]]. He designed the characters Monkey, Trip, and Pigsy for the 2010 game release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Enslaved: Odyssey to the West|url=http://www.videogamesartwork.com/games/enslaved-odyssey-west|website=Video Games Artwork|accessdate=25 August 2015}}</ref> |
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Alessandro Taini | |
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| Born | September 21, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Art Director, Concept Artist, Illustrator |
| Employer | Ninja Theory |
| Website | www |
Alessandro Taini (also known under the pseudonym Talexi) is an art director, concept artist, and illustrator. He is best known for his work with Ninja Theory where he has worked on the games Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Hellblade. Taini is also the illustrator for the fantasy book series Throne of Glass and Spook's Series.
Early life and education
Taini was born in Genoa, Italy in 1973. He studied Illustration and Advertising at the School of Visual Communications in Genoa, and began working in advertising upon graduation.[1]
Career
Taini worked Milan as an illustrtor for a brief time before moving to London.[1] In London he began working as a concept artist on Luminal, the independent and debut film of Andrea Vecchiato.[1] He went on to become the illustrator for Dark Demonia, the 2005 book written by Isabella Santacroce and published by Mondadori.[2]
Taini joined Ninja Theory in 2003 and worked as a senior concept artist for Heavenly Sword.[3] He is credited with creating several iconic characters of the game which were later used in the 2007 film of same name.[4] Characters include Nariko (Anna Torv), Kai (Ashleigh Ball), and King Bohan (Andy Serkis). Taini also worked on Enslaved: Odyssey to the West,[5] a 2010 game based on Monkey, the abridged translation of the novel Journey to the West. He designed the characters Monkey, Trip, and Pigsy for the 2010 game release.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Viluda, Paul (12 December 2013). "Hot Digital Art by Alessandro Taini". Cruzine. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Liuzzi, Angela (31 October 2014). "Halloween 2014: 5 romanzi horror per la festa made in USA" (in Italian). Melty. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ Burns, Michael (10 September 2007). "Light and magic". Digital Arts. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ Piedrabuena, Toni. "Ninja Theory rememora el polemico desarrollo de su Devil May Cry" (in Spanish). 3D Juegos. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Plunkett, Luke (27 September 2011). "The Sexy, Colourful Art of DMN, Enslaved and Heavenly Sword". Kotaku. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West". Video Games Artwork. Retrieved 25 August 2015.