Dr Gianni Mariano

Artist Proof Studio mourns the loss of a remarkable person and beloved leader, Dr Gianni Mariano, the Chair of our Board of Directors who passed away on 2 October 2023 after a short illness.

Gianni was our compass and guiding light. His passion was infectious. He inspired and mentored many leaders, both in our community and beyond.

Gianni lived his life fully and abundantly. Feeding everyone not only with extravagantly delicious food, but with a love of life, that stretched us all to reach for excellence beyond what we thought was possible. He has left us with numerous gifts and wisdoms of life and made our lives richer so we can continue his legacy of giving “excellence with possibility”.

To honour Gianni, we have established the Gianni Mariano Scholarship Fund. The Fund will ensure that we continue providing educational possibilities to students without financial or social security. Your support of the Fund, in Gianni’s name, will share and consolidate his passion for education as a pathway for students to reach for their dreams and hold a torch of light in his memory.

We express our deepest condolences to his beloved family and thank them for sharing Gianni with us over the years.