BIOGRAPHY
Alessandra Pasqua (Rome, 1975) lives and works in Rome. She is a sculptor in metals with the lost-wax cast technique and a painter. She owns a wide background in the design field, augmenting her ability to read the three-dimensional shapes in the space and her knowledge of manufacturing techniques. She has been deepening her artistic research in the sculptural mediums for over two decades, not only in cast metals but also ceramic and using sustainable materials and “growing” materials such as Mycelium. Her poetic investigation analyzes the identity of the human being, his passions, weaknesses and hopes. The result of her introspective path gives shape to anthropomorphic sculptures, rounded bodies and emotional swellings, and materializes solid steel or colourful self-built cages.
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Exhibitions: EDIT Napoli 2024 showcasing the Humanity Edition ; Milan Design Week 2024 Fuorisalone showcasing the LUNAR Edition at Palazzo Litta ; Milan Design Week 2024 a site specific installation, three metres tall, called “Bride of Quietness”, at Palazzo Litta ; 2023 May-June, Rome, La Porta Blu, a site specific installation solo exhibition called “Life and other distractions” ; SYART Festival in Sorrento (Naples), Oct-Nov 2022 exhibition of “Baby Cry” and “A Soul’s intention” and other sculptures within the art festival.
Graduated with honors in Building Engineering, Alessandra Pasqua worked for a long time in the field of architecture and engineering in ARUP, and later of design, as head of a Business Aviation Design Studio (Mecaer Aviation Group), developing style designs for helicopters and business jets cabin interiors. She studied painting at Central Saint Martins in London and attended courses in goldsmithing at Alchimia School in Florence. She founded Wanderart Atelier in 2022, a contemporary atelier where both artworks and collectible design objects come to life.
STATEMENT
Alessandra Pasqua’s practice is rooted in anthropology, exploring the depth of human connection and togetherness throughout history. Her work delves into what define our place in society, confronting our “inner monsters”—the fears and desires that shape our identity and the complexities. Through a blend of ancestral references and contemporary elements, Pasqua reflects on the rites and symbols that resonate within the collective consciousness.
The artist investigates the sense of belonging, or its absence, across time, highlighting the tension between the primitive and modern. Her work raises awareness of the fleetingness of life, the vulnerability of humanity, and our heritage, with an aim to inspire empathy and a greater sense of belonging in today’s world.