Born in Padua in 1981, Shife combined his interest ingraffitiand thestreet artwith academic painting. His stage name comes from a distortion of the English word "sheaf", representing his evolving style. He studied at theAcademy of Fine Arts of Venice, where he developed a unique technique.

Shife uses amixed techniquewhich combines the use of acids, solvents and expanded polystyrene, on which it appliesacrylics and enamels. His works are distinguished by the innovative use of stencils and spray cans, as well as original mediums such asroad signs.

Shife has participated in numerous public art and street art events, bringing his style to urban spaces and galleries. The fusion betweenacademic paintingAndurban artmakes him a unique figure in the contemporary panorama.