Alessandra Pierelli, born on September 28, 1979, in Sezze (Latina), Italy, and raised in nearby Sabaudia, is a contemporary Italian artist known for her distinctive blend of figurative and abstract work. She studied painting at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan and later refined her skills in decoration and trompe-l’œil at the Accademia del Superfluo in Rome under Professor Lucifero. Between 1996 and 1998, she deepened her artistic research at the International Art School of New York (in Montecastello di Vibio, Umbria), studying under American painter Nicholas Carone. From 2002 to 2005, she collaborated with renowned Abstract Expressionist Al Held, an experience that further shaped her approach to abstraction and material experimentation.
Alessandra Pierelli
Pierelli’s work is characterized by a strong focus on materiality and duality, often using unconventional or industrial materials—such as resin, polystyrene, or even colorful push pins—to create layered, textured pieces that challenge the viewer’s perception. Her style draws influence from Pop Art, particularly in her playful, large-scale representations of food, sweets, and iconic everyday objects. Beneath the vibrant, decorative surfaces, however, lie deeper emotional and conceptual layers, often exploring the tension between appearance and reality, pleasure and discomfort.
Her artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, and installation, and she has exhibited extensively in both solo and group shows in Italy and abroad. Some of her recent exhibitions include Xmas Factory at Spazio CIMA in Rome, Pop Food in Milan, and The Breathing Art installation during Milan Design Week. She is currently represented by galleries such as bG Gallery in Santa Monica (Los Angeles), and continues to evolve her visual language through constant experimentation and cross-disciplinary dialogue.