_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a visual artist with a focus on sculpture and installation, holding a Master’s in Ceramic Product Design from the Escola de Disseny de València (Spain) and an MFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute (NY). My work combines artistic creation with experience in sculpture production, cultural management, and creative coordination of social media and websites for galleries and organizations in Bogotá, Miami, and New York. I have participated in several artist residencies and have exhibited my work in solo and group shows in Colombia and the U.S., receiving grants and awards from both national and international institutions.

Luisa Valderrama

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a visual artist with a focus on sculpture and installation, holding a Master’s in Ceramic Product Design from the Escola de Disseny de València (Spain) and an MFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute (NY). My work combines artistic creation with experience in sculpture production, cultural management, and creative coordination of social media and websites for galleries and organizations in Bogotá, Miami, and New York. I have participated in several artist residencies and have exhibited my work in solo and group shows in Colombia and the U.S., receiving grants and awards from both national and international institutions.

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I am a visual artist with a focus on sculpture and installation, holding a Master’s in Ceramic Product Design from the Escola de Disseny de València (Spain) and an MFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute (NY). My work combines artistic creation with experience in sculpture production, cultural management, and creative coordination of social media and websites for galleries and organizations in Bogotá, Miami, and New York. I have participated in several artist residencies and have exhibited my work in solo and group shows in Colombia and the U.S., receiving grants and awards from both national and international institutions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Prop assistant at Secuoya Studios Colombia
January 29, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Design, create and patina props.
Social Media Manager at Estudio El Cajón
March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Content strategy and management for social networks and websites. Analytics and databases. Clients included Elvira Moreno Gallery, Vision Institute, DC Foundation Miami, and Dane Jensen Art.
Production specialist at Unique Board
November 5, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Manufacturing of limited edition resin sculptures.
Studio assistant at Lauren Messelian Studio
November 4, 2019 - June 24, 2020
Assisting with exclusive floral designs and large-scale installations. Clients included Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch.
Artist assistant at Petah Coyne Artworks LLC
September 4, 2017 - December 14, 2018
Assistance in the production of large-scale fabric and wax sculptures. Support in the organization and production of exhibitions.
Workshop assistant at Pratt Institute MFA Studios
January 16, 2017 - December 15, 2017
Coordination and organization of wood and metal workshops. Assistance in project execution in the workshops.
Cultural Manager at Fundación 4-18
January 19, 2015 - August 26, 2016
Research, management and development of art projects.
Project area assistant at Universidad de Los Andes
January 23, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Management of exhibitions, talks, awards, publications, and other events for the Projects Area of the Art Department.

Education

Master's degree in Ceramic Product Design at Escola Superior de Disseny de València
October 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture at Pratt Institute
September 1, 2016 - May 31, 2018
with Honors
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing at Universidad de Los Andes
August 1, 2008 - November 30, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Art History at Universidad de Los Andes
January 19, 2009 - May 30, 2014

Qualifications

Beca encuentro de saberes
August 1, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Beca para artistas ceramistas
August 1, 2022 - December 16, 2022
Beca Arte/Naturaleza
August 2, 2021 - December 17, 2021
Immigrant Artists Fellowship
June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Engaging Artists Fellowship
February 3, 2020 - December 18, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services