Today we’d like to introduce you to Cloe Galasso.
Cloe, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey started with a deep fascination for visual language how graphic design, raw artistic elements, and tactile materials come together to tell a story. Early on, I found myself drawn to the intersections of art and practical design, experimenting with everything from physical mediums and custom art pieces to layout structure and identity systems.
Over time, that curiosity evolved into a dedicated practice centered on visual identity, branding, and concept development. My work spans a range of disciplines: designing restaurant menu layouts, developing brand narratives grounded in natural phenomena and abstract concepts.
Where I am today is the result of continuously pushing to make every visual touchpoint deliberate and immersive. Whether crafting a logo concept, shaping a brand’s narrative, or designing a physical piece, my focus remains on building cohesive, thoughtful visual experiences that resonate.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s rarely a completely smooth road when you’re balancing artistic vision with practical design, but the challenges are usually where the work gets interesting.
One of the biggest struggles along the way has been navigating the boundaries between art, ownership, and client work. When you put a lot of intention into visual identities whether it’s fine-tuning precise brand narratives, experimenting with physical materials, or building custom pieces managing how your work is presented, attributed, and executed by outside parties requires a constant push and pull. Early on, you quickly learn the importance of clear communication and protecting the integrity of your visual concepts.
Another ongoing challenge is finding that sweet spot between absolute creative freedom and strict practical constraints. Whether I’m working with intricate physical details like custom fabrications or metallic paint techniques or mapping out full brand layouts, there’s always a delicate process of iteration. You have to learn how to keep the original soul of a concept intact while translating it into functional, real-world formats.
Every hurdle, though, has just made the output sharper and the process more intentional.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My practice bridges fine art, design, and physical form. Grounded in a Master’s in Design from the University of Palermo and a career spanning painting, sculpture, and digital media, I translate raw energy and fluid form into tangible visual experiences. I specialize in merging structured design with expressive, tactile execution exhibiting large-scale canvases, installations, and bespoke physical objects across galleries in Buenos Aires, New York, Milan, and London.
What sets me apart is this dual perspective: a formal design background gives me a sharp eye for space and structure, while my work as a fine artist allows me to push those boundaries through physical materials. I’m most proud of building an international body of work including representing my heritage at the Argentine Consulate in NYC while maintaining complete creative ownership and intention across every project.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
For me, networking and finding a mentor have never been about transactional handshakes it’s always been about building genuine connections around the work itself. What has worked best is showing up consistently where the creative conversation is happening, whether at gallery openings, exhibitions, or studio spaces. Instead of asking for a formal “mentorship,” I lead with a real appreciation for someone’s practice, asking specific questions about their process or trajectory to open an organic dialogue.
I’ve also found that your peers other artists, designers, and curators on the path alongside you are often your best network. You end up growing, sharing resources, and supporting each other naturally. Ultimately, when you keep your portfolio and presence aligned with your true visual language, the right relationships develop organically through mutual respect for the craft
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cloegalasso.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloegalasso/
