[1][2][3] Canessi studied sculpture at the Academy of San Carlos, and was a student of Manuel Centurión [es].

[3][4] In 1924, he received a scholarship and travelled to the United States on behalf of the Mexican government.

[3] In 1930, Canessi returned to Mexico, and taught at the Central School of Plastic Arts (Old Academy of San Carlos).

[6] Canessi created numerous sculptures made of wood, stone, clay, and bronze; including busts, and bas reliefs.

[7] He collaborated with David Alfaro Siqueiros on the sculpture paintings of the rectory of Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City.