Alexandra Pellegrino | Veiled Reflections

Artist Statement

In my practice I navigate the intersection of material exploration and emotional inquiry. My current projects delve into themes of identity, memory, space, and transformative growth. These processes engage deeply with tactile and transparent materials, particularly in sculptural installations and immersive works, where I balance control and spontaneity. My practice becomes a physical means of breaking down psychological barriers and confronting personal struggles, using an intuitive and tactile approach. I work in a non-linear approach to art-making through the reinscription of identity by materialising memory.

In my practice, I navigate the intersection of material exploration and emotional inquiry, delving into themes of identity, memory, space, and transformative growth. My work engages deeply with tactile and transparent materials, particularly through sculptural installations and immersive environments. Balancing control and spontaneity, my process becomes a physical means of breaking down psychological barriers and confronting personal struggles.

Working intuitively and in a non-linear manner, I explore the reinscription of identity by transforming memory into tangible, material forms. Through these explorations, my practice invites moments of reflection, vulnerability, and connection, offering viewers a space to engage with the complexities of self-discovery.

Artist Bio

Alexandra Pellegrino is a multidisciplinary artist based in Naarm/Melbourne, with a practice rooted in material exploration and emotional inquiry. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from RMIT University, earning the Alpha 60 Award for her contribution to the graduation show.

Alexandra’s work draws from personal and cultural narratives, shaped by her Greek heritage and a deep interest in family history and intergenerational trauma. Her projects often incorporate tactile and transparent materials, blending mixed-media techniques to create immersive sculptural installations. By balancing intuitive experimentation with material precision, Alexandra transforms abstract concepts into layered, tangible forms.

Her recent series is part of an ongoing reinscription of her grandmother’s wardrobe as a symbol of suppression and self-discovery, exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation. This project highlights her ability to intertwine personal storytelling through the exploration of tactile materials. 

Alexandra’s practice reflects a commitment to material innovation and therapeutic art-making, inviting audiences to engage with the hidden spaces between veiling and unveiling. As she continues to develop her work, Alexandra aims to further investigate the connections between memory, materiality, and the cathartic power of art.