Alessandra is a Fine artist working across disciplines, encompassing a range of media; installation, video, sculpture and performance. Ongoing questions in her work challenge active engagement, ideas of authorship and questions the role of the artist. Currently her practice is looking closer into the relationship between installation and movement as she challenges the limitations of her body and the surrounding space, along with exploring architectural interventions.

Much of her inspiration comes from her surroundings; space, architecture, nature and the people that interact with them. Alessandra is exploring the architecture we inhabit; it should not restrict us but instead it should challenge us, inspire what we do and influence the way we move. She is keen to bring other people into her work, whether this is as the audience, the creator, the material or the participator. An interest in galleries also influences her practice; she is aware of traditions and restrictions, this furthers the desire to break through these barriers and encourage an alternative viewing.

The work Alessandra produces bridges the gap between the artist and the audience, the audience and the work, and the work and the world it sits in. She challenges the audience to allow themselves to be engulfed by the work, become part of it and explore it for themselves. She aims to bring people art on a personal level; giving the audience an experience. Work stems from her relationship with the audience, it makes them think, contemplate and works with their natural curiosity. The work Alessandra produces understands the spaces its exhibited in but takes the viewer beyond the gallery walls, it allows them to become the traveller or the way finder.

For more information on Alessandra visit her tumblr site here

And for her current One World Week project, 'cuppa' visit the site here

Education:
2008-2011 BA (Hons) Fine Art -(New Media), Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton,

Exhibitions:
2012  PLAY/MAKE/LEARN, Chapel Arts Studios, Andover, Hampshire
2011 OPEN STUDIOS and SHOW + TELL, Chapel Arts Studios, Andover, Hampshire
2011 Community Arts Fair, National Trust, Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire
2011 Home Hub, Chapel Arts Studios, Andover, Hampshire
2011 Calne Music and Arts Festival, Marden House Garden, Wiltshire
2011 One World Week exhibition, Chapel Arts Studio, Andover, Hampshire
2011 blUe, Solo exhibition, Chapel Arts Studio, Andover, Hampshire
2011 Seize, Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf, London
2011 Make/Shift, Winchester School of Art, Hampshire
2011 International Women's Day Exhibition, Southampton University SU, Hampshire
2010 Calne Music and Arts Festival, Marden House, Wiltshire
2010 The Beginnings of a Journey, Calne Heritage Centre, Wiltshire

Involvement in projects:
2011 Creativity at Canons House, Devizes, Wiltshire
2010 No Working Title, Tate Modern, Norwich College of Art and Design, Winchester School of Art (three part exhibition/project)

Awards
2011 Best under 25 Artist, Calne Music and Arts Festival
2008 Gotch Prize, John Bentley School

Collections:
2010 Andrew Thornton (Polzeath, Porthmeor and West Wittering)
2009 Lisa Percy (Spirals)
2008 Sharon Deacon (Contain your waste)

Residencies:
2011-12 Educational Residency, Chapel Arts Studio & Rookwood School, Andover