I am Alexandra Oancea, a Romanian scenographer and visual artist -illustrator, living and working in Rome, with a Master in Scenography from UNAB and a degree in Set and Costume Design from the National University of Theater Art and Cinematography. Over the past two decades I have designed sets and costumes for theatre, film, and events, and I also used to run Reginart Art Gallery in Rome, where I vad the chance to explore multidisciplinary art and artist residencies. My practice spans stage design, interior design drawing, and creative direction for touring projects. I have exhibited widely in Berlin, Florence, and Rome, and I have participated in artist residencies at Accademia di Romania in Rome and Urban Nation Museum in Berlin. I am fluent in English and Italian, and I enjoy teaching and sharing my craft through workshops, education, and exhibitions.

Alexandra Oancea

I am Alexandra Oancea, a Romanian scenographer and visual artist -illustrator, living and working in Rome, with a Master in Scenography from UNAB and a degree in Set and Costume Design from the National University of Theater Art and Cinematography. Over the past two decades I have designed sets and costumes for theatre, film, and events, and I also used to run Reginart Art Gallery in Rome, where I vad the chance to explore multidisciplinary art and artist residencies. My practice spans stage design, interior design drawing, and creative direction for touring projects. I have exhibited widely in Berlin, Florence, and Rome, and I have participated in artist residencies at Accademia di Romania in Rome and Urban Nation Museum in Berlin. I am fluent in English and Italian, and I enjoy teaching and sharing my craft through workshops, education, and exhibitions.

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I am Alexandra Oancea, a Romanian scenographer and visual artist -illustrator, living and working in Rome, with a Master in Scenography from UNAB and a degree in Set and Costume Design from the National University of Theater Art and Cinematography. Over the past two decades I have designed sets and costumes for theatre, film, and events, and I also used to run Reginart Art Gallery in Rome, where I vad the chance to explore multidisciplinary art and artist residencies.

My practice spans stage design, interior design drawing, and creative direction for touring projects. I have exhibited widely in Berlin, Florence, and Rome, and I have participated in artist residencies at Accademia di Romania in Rome and Urban Nation Museum in Berlin. I am fluent in English and Italian, and I enjoy teaching and sharing my craft through workshops, education, and exhibitions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Life Educator at H-Farm Campus
January 1, 2023 - March 30, 2023
Life educator at H-Farm Campus, Treviso, Italy, focusing on personal development and creative learning for students.
Interior design drawing artist at Harlequin
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Created interior design drawings for Harlequin projects, collaborating with the design team.
Co-owner, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer at Reginart Art Gallery
January 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Co-owned art gallery and provided visual art and graphic design services; organized exhibitions.
Video Maker at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Produced corporate travel videos and edited footage for MSC cruises; travelled for assignments.
Photographer at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Travel photographer capturing events and on-board activities for the company.
Styling, Costumes at Pro-Bg Media
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Styling and costume work for TV shows in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Co-owned Studio Pierrot; produced visuals and branding work.
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator at Young@Arts
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Partner and curator for Young@Arts; organized youth art initiatives.
Scenography and storyboard at Travka
January 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025
Scenography and storyboard for Travka's Corabia nebunilor (2005).
Scenography at The Encounter (short film)
January 1, 2004 - October 12, 2025
Scenography for the 2004 short film The Encounter directed by Raluca Mirescu.
Scenography at Positive Life (short film)
January 1, 2002 - October 12, 2025
Scenography for the 2002 short film Positive Life directed by Sebastian Voinea.
Scenography at The Pillowman
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Scenography for The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, Metropolis Bucharest.
Costume Designer at The Rocky Horror Show
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Costume design for The Rocky Horror Show; directed by Alexander Hausevater; produced by Cezar Helmis & AIM, Bucharest.
Costume Designer at Waiting for Godot (independent project)
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Costume design for Waiting for Godot (Beckett), independent project by Radu Vasile; unfinished.
Scenography at Love's Labour's Lost
January 1, 2007 - October 12, 2025
Scenography for Love's Labour's Lost, directed by Dan Vasile at G. A. Petculescu Theatre, Resita.
Storyboard & Costume Design at Casino Napoleon
January 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025
Storyboard and costume design for an advertising video for Casino Napoleon (2005).
Life educator at H-Farm Campus
January 1, 2023 - Present
Life educator at H-Farm Campus, Treviso, Italy.
Interior design drawing artist at Harlequin
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Interior design drawing artist for Harlequin, Rome, Italy.
Co-owner, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer at Reginart Art Gallery
January 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Co-owner, Visual Artist, graphic designer at Reginart Art Gallery, Rome, Italy.
Video Maker at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Video Maker for MSC Cruising Company, travelling around the world.
Photographer at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Photographer travelling around the world.
Styling, costumes for TV shows at Pro-BG Media
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Styling, costumes for TV shows in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Co-owner, Visual Artist for Studio Pierrot, Bucharest, Romania.
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator at Young@Arts
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator for Young@Arts, Bucharest, Romania.
Scenography/Costume design at National Festival of Theatre, Sibiu
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Scenography, Shakespeare costumes
Body painting at Gala MMA, AIM and Antena 1 TV
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Body painting, Gala MMA, AIM and Antena 1 TV, Ploiesti, Romania
Scenography Eurovision at Eurovision (Tina and Vank)
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Scenography Eurovision, for Tina and Vank, TV show and international contest
Object design at The Rocky Horror Show
January 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025
Object design for The Rocky Horror Show, musical
Scenography and light design at People Summit (Romexpo)
January 1, 2007 - October 12, 2025
Scenography and light design for People Summit, Romexpo; production by Fundatia Societatea Reala; Studio Pierrot designed lighting
Styling Coca-Cola light Event at Coca-Cola event
January 1, 2006 - October 12, 2025
Styling Coca-Cola light Event
Scenography and storyboard at Travka
January 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025
Scenography and storyboard for musical video Travka - 'Corabia nebunilor'
Costumes and storyboard at Casino Napoleon (Advertising)
January 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025
Costumes and storyboard for advertising video for Casino Napoleon
Interior design drawing at Harlequin Architettura
January 1, 2023 - Present
Interior design drawing for Harlequin Architettura
Spaghetti Western project at Nexum
January 1, 2025 - Present
Spaghetti western project produced by Nexum, Rome, Italy
Life Educator at H-Farm Campus
January 1, 2023 - Present
Life education and related sessions/workshops.
Interior Design Drawing Artist at Harlequin
December 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Interior design drawings and concept visuals for projects.
Co-owner, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer at Reginart Art Gallery
December 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Co-owned art gallery; visual art production and graphic design; gallery operations and exhibitions.
Video Maker at MSC Cruising Company
December 31, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Video production for cruises; traveling and creating video content.
Photographer at MSC Cruising Company
December 31, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Travel photography and assignment work.
Styling, Costumes at Pro-BG Media
December 31, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Styling and costumes for TV shows in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
December 31, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Co-owner and visual artist; graphic design and art production.
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator at Young@Arts
December 31, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Partner and curator for Young@Arts; organizing exhibitions and programs.
Life Educator at H-Farm Campus
January 1, 2023 - Present
Life educator at H-Farm Campus, Treviso, Italy
Interior design drawing artist at Harlequin
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Interior design drawing artist
Co-owner, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer at Reginart Art Gallery
January 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Co-owner, Visual Artist and Graphic Designer
Video Maker at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Video Maker for MSC Cruising Company, traveling around the world
Photographer at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Photographer for MSC Cruising Company, traveling around the world
Styling, costumes for TV shows at Pro-BG Media
January 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025
Styling, costumes for TV shows at Pro-BG Media, Sofia, Bulgaria
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
January 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator at Young@Arts
January 1, 2009 - October 12, 2025
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator for Young@Arts
Interior Design Drawing Artist at Harlequin
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Create interior design drawings and visual concepts for spaces and projects
Co-owner, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer at Reginart Art Gallery
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Co-owner and visual artist/graphic designer overseeing gallery activities and design projects
Video Maker at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Video production for MSC cruises; traveled globally to produce visual content
Photographer at MSC Cruising Company
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Photographer traveling around the world for corporate and promotional material
Styling, Costumes for TV Shows at Pro-BG Media
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Styling and costume design for television productions
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Studio Pierrot
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2015
Co-owner and visual artist running a design studio in Bucharest
Partner and Visual Artist, Curator at Young@Arts
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Partner, visual artist and curator for the Young@Arts initiative
Scenography / Costume Designer at The Pillowman (Metropolis Theatre) / Bucharest
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Scenography and costume design for theatre production
Scenography at The Rocky Horror Show
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Scenography and costume design for the musical theatre production
Co-owner, Visual Artist at Reginart Art Gallery
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Visual Artist, graphic designer at Reginart Art Gallery
Styling, costumes at Pro-Bg Media
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Styling, costumes for TV shows in Sofia, Bulgaria
Scenography at Brief Encounter (short film) - Sebastian Voinea
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Scenography for the short film Brief Encounter
Scenography at Casa Sperantei (short film) - Raluca Mirescu
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Scenography for Casa Sperantei
Scenography at Positive Life (short film) - Sebastian Voinea
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Scenography for Positive Life

Education

Master in Scenography - Stage and costume design for theatre and events at UNAB Bucharest
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Set and Costume Design - Scenography in TV, Theatre and Film at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Graduation show: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Master in Scenography - Stage and costume design for theatre and events at U.N.A.B Bucharest
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Set and Costume Design - Scenography in TV, Theatre and Film at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Fine Art High School Graduation at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Graduation show The Alchemist at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Master in Scenography at UNAB Bucharest
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor in Scenography at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography, Bucharest
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
High School Diploma, Fine Arts at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool, Bucharest
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Graduation show at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Artist Residency at Urban Nation Museum Berlin
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Artist Residency at Accademia di Romania, Rome
January 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Artist Residency at Accademia di Romania, Rome
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Master in Scenography - Stage and costume design for theatre and events at U.N.A.B Bucharest
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Scenography (Set and Costume Design) - Scenography in TV, Theatre and Film at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography, Bucharest
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Graduation show: The Alchemist at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Fine Art High School Diploma at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool, Bucharest
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Master in Scenography - Stage and costume design for theatre and events at UNAB Bucharest
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Set and Costume Design - Scenography in TV, Theatre and Film at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography, Bucharest
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Graduation show: The Alchemist at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool - Diploma at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool, Bucharest
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Artist Residency at Urban Nation Museum Berlin
July 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Artist Residency at Accademia di Romania, Rome
January 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Artist Residency at Accademia di Romania, Rome
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Master in Scenography - Stage and costume design for theatre and events at UNAB Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor - Set and Costume Design at The National University of Theater Art and Cinematography, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
High School Diploma in Fine Arts at Nicolae Tonitza Fine Art Highschool, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Graduation project: The Alchemist at Brasov, Romania
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Member of the National Union of Romanian Artists (Scenography)
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025
Member of the National Union of Romanian Artists, Scenography
January 1, 2019 - October 12, 2025
Member of the Romanian School in Rome Artist Residencies
January 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Member of the National Union of Romanian Artists, Scenography
January 1, 2019 - December 4, 2025
Member of the Romanian School in Rome
January 1, 2020 - December 4, 2025
Member of the National Union of Romanian Artists, Scenography
January 1, 2019 - January 15, 2026
Member of the Romanian School in Rome
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    uniE621 Western shortmovie
    Scenography (costume and props) for "Spaghetti western", italian shortmovie.
    uniE621 Photographer and scenography
    Music video Scenography and on set photographer