BIOGRAPHY

Allegra Esclapon de Villeneuve (b. 1996, Vienna) is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in ceramics and sculpture. Raised in Florence, Italy, she developed a profound connection to art from an early age, training in traditional techniques such as engraving, sculpture, and oil painting. She later pursued a degree in Costume Design for Theatre and Film at Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL) in London, followed by a Master’s in Art and Cultural Management in Barcelona.

Her artistic practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of movement, human connection, and materiality. Initially working in ceramic production in Florence, she transitioned to a more experimental and performative approach, integrating live sculpting into her work. Through projects like REVERSO, she abstracts the human form, capturing spontaneous gestures and emotional depth in clay.

Currently based in Madrid, Esclapon de Villeneuve continues to merge sculpture with performance, seeking to create an immersive experience for her audience. Her recent work expands into the intersection of ceramics and textiles, exploring themes of transformation, fragility, and endurance. She has exhibited in Barcelona and Madrid and participated in multidisciplinary performances, including Límites Líquidos, where she investigated the fluidity of human relationships through dance and sculpture.

Influenced by her Italian upbringing, she is drawn to the beauty in imperfection and the passage of time, embracing the tension between decay and creation. Her work invites viewers to engage with the tactile and emotional resonance of materials, blurring the boundaries between object, movement, and memory.

EXPERIENCE

Commissioned sculpture. Austria. September 2022 - December 2022

Commissioned maiolica tiles. GUCCI. Aspen, USA. September 2022 - December 2022

Communication and social media manager, Scuola di Musica di Fiesole. Florence, Italy. September 2021 - September 2022

Project Manager and Direction assistant, Drap-Art gallery. Barcelona December 2020 - June 2022

Restoration antique ceramics stove. GUCCI. Zurich, Switzerland. March 2022

Assistant. Commissioned maiolica tiles. GUCCI. Saint Moritz, Switzerland. Sesto fiorentino. September 2021 - November 2021

Assistant. Ceramics and design studio of Alexandra Khuen Belasi. Florence. Sesto fiorentino. Aprile 2021 - March 2023

Commissioned sculpture for private garden. EDV Garden, Florence. December 2020

Project Manager, Valentina Asinari di San Marzano; Casa Museo de la Plaça de l'Oli. Barcelona. February - October 2019

Assistant costume designer; Production: Macbeth - Daniel Winder; The Iris Theatre, London. May - June 2017

Costume designer for music video . The Beasts,“Creatures”. Kingsbury, London. May 2017

Assistant costume designer; La Fura Dels Baus; Production: La Creacion - Joseph Haydn; Barcelona. 2016-2017

Costumes for Casa Nostra, Casa Vostra event at Palau Sant Jordi; La Fura Dels Baus; Barcelona, Spain. December 2017

Assistant costume designer; Production: Le Prix Martin - Eugène Labiche; Vienna, Austria. June- July 2015

EDUCATION

Master in Art and Cultural Management. Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) Barcelona, Spain. 2018-2019

Bachelor in Costume Design for Theatre and Screen. University of Arts London (UAL), Wimbledon College of Arts, London, United Kingdom. 2015-2018 (3 year BA)

Foundation Diploma. University of Arts London (UAL), Camberwell college of Arts, London, United Kingdom. 2014-2015

IB Diploma. International School of Florence, Italy. 2012-2014