Aaron Sciandra

A retrospective of ceramic work at the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City. This representation of the Jonathan Adler in-house studio was designed by Simon Doonan and co-designed and implemented by Aaron Sciandra.

September 2024 pop up store to honor Hourglass Cosmetics 20th anniversary of their launch at Barneys NY. Window display conceptualized by Simon Doonan and designed and executed by Aaron Sciandra.

Poodle is made of carved foam with papier-mache, decoupage, acrylic paint, hand drawing, textile and metal embellishments, cosmetics and cosmetic packaging. It stands approximately 65 inches tall.

Oversized wool felt dragons made by Aaron Sciandra for Tory Burch flagship stores in Honolulu, Costa Mesa, Vancouver and Toronto. Lunar new year presentation for 2024, Year of the Dragon.

Madison Avenue, New York, NY

Wall of denim eyes created by Aaron Sciandra. Over 100 eyes ranging in size from 6”x12” to 24”x36”.

Soft sculpture sewing machine based on a Singer model 99 made by Aaron Sciandra.

Window designed by David Hoey.

Full window photo by Ricky Zehavi.

Retro teal holiday fantasy at the TWA Hotel designed by Aaron Sciandra and Tara Romeo. Holiday 2022.

Hand-embroidered canvas panels for MARNI Soho Fashion Week windows by Aaron Sciandra. Upper panels are roughly 70 inches square.

Vintage-inspired draperies, embroidered headrest covers, and seat-back pockets designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra.

Connie is a retro-themed bar inside a 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane parked in front of the TWA Hotel at JFK airport.

In 2020 the Connie bar was nominated for a James Beard Foundation award for best design of an alternative eating or drinking space.

Cashwrap designed by Crosby Studios for AREA. Metallic vinyl box-pleat cover made by Aaron Sciandra. Millwork by Crozier Studio.

Prototype macrame knotted rope wall for Tory Burch stores.

Dress designed by Kid Super. Oversized taffeta and satin flowers and leaves made by Aaron Sciandra. Pink flower is 24 inches in diameter. Burgundy flower is 19 inches in diameter.

Draped fabric covering an outdoor structure by Aaron Sciandra in Brooklyn, NY, 2024.

Please feel free to get in touch about a possible quilt commission. Custom quilts can be made from your materials (partially or completely) and in a nearly endless variety of sizes and patterns. Design can be anywhere from traditional to modern, to meet your needs.

Scroll down for select samples of past projects.

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Brooklyn, NY
Installation designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra. Four foot tall freestanding letters covered in candy corn. There are roughly 15,000 candy corn (50 lbs) individually glued onto the letters.

A pair of 9 foot tall shoe box trees made by Aaron Sciandra for the Armando Cabral Mercato in Rockefeller Plaza. Holiday 2022

Daisy The Doubledecker, a vintage bus turned cafe parked in the courtyard of The Highline Hotel in New York City’s meatpaching district. Interior details designed and executed by Aaron Sciandra and Tara Romeo.

Seven foot tall bronze statue to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg installed at City Point in downtown Brooklyn.

Installation design by Aaron Sciandra.
Sculpture by Gillie & Marc
Graphics by Tara Romeo & Solid Color Inc.
Art handling by NYC Art Handlers
Set built by Set Shop
Installation photo by Bob Krasner

NIKE advertisement featuring a yeti costume made by Aaron Sciandra out of cardboard, foil, and mop heads. Set design by Desi Santiago.

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Spring/Summer window for Hudson Yards store.

Custom florals designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra. Window concept and design by Theresa Silva/Output Visual Design.

Valentines 2021 campaign, “Valentina’s Playground”.

Seven foot and five foot clouds made by Aaron Sciandra.

Concept and set design by Desi Santiago.

Soft sculpture window in Bergdorf Goodman’s 2019 holiday program. Cake, turntable with records, and oversized backgammon set made by Aaron Sciandra for Burke & Pryde.

Window designed by David Hoey.

First two photos by Ricky Zehavi.

The rooftop pool bar at the TWA Hotel, enclosed for the winter and transformed into the Runway Chalet by Tara Romeo and Aaron Sciandra.

Quilt made by Aaron Sciandra for Barneys NY, Madison Avenue installation launching Riccardo Tisci’s premier line for Burberry, ‘Kingdom’.

Styled to resemble a packing blanket with extra long stitching and wide, double-stitched binding. Quilted with Thomas Burberry logo design. Cotton canvas and batting, 32”x70”.

Kinetic windows developed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra for Barneys NY launch of Riccardo Tisci’s premier line for Burberry.

Holiday 2019

Knitted 4” flexible duct garland. Executed and installed By Aaron Sciandra and Lindsay Stadig. Designed by Lindsay.

Installation created by Aaron Sciandra for the City Point shopping center in Downtown Brooklyn to celebrate World Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Black and white imagery from ‘When Brooklyn was Queer’ by Hugh Ryan. 10 feet tall and 15 feet wide, made of jersey knit and feathers with graphics.

Moss globe centerpieces handmade by Aaron Sciandra for the TWA Hotel Investors’ Dinner event, September 2019. Globes are 14 inches in diameter with multiple types of moss, flowers, and Lockheed Constellation model airplanes.

Two Giant Hot Hands Wrapped Around Your Body

Quilt made by Aaron Sciandra based on imagery by C. Finley. 86”x86” cotton and wool. 80 colors of fabric. 2018

Woolrich American Soul event for NY Fashion Week

Giant bunny designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra. Event designed by Desi Santiago.

Pride flag for Ralph Lauren’s #RLPRIDE campaign featuring Gus Kenworthy made by Aaron Sciandra and Albert Torres with hand-embroidery, distressing, and mending.

IKEA print ad campaign ‘Imagine a World Without Textiles’
By McCann Erickson ad agency. Custom props by Aaron Sciandra

Oversized lips mask designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra.

Event to celebrate the work of Pat Field at the MAC Pro Store, 2017.
10 foot by 17 foot Fabric 'Jungle' on both sides of the event space designed and fabricated by Aaron Sciandra.

'Haas for the Holidays'
Window by The Haas Brothers
Glitter, fur floor, and stuffed fabric panels designed and executed by Aaron Sciandra.

'Haas for the Holidays'
Window by The Haas Brothers
Zebra surface design and execution by Aaron Sciandra
 

Downtown holiday program 2017
'Haas for the Holidays"
Window by The Haas Brothers
Three color glitter ombré and Swarovski crystal eyes on snake designed and executed by Aaron Sciandra

Custom window treatments by Aaron Sciandra, 2015.

Uptown holiday program 2016
Window by Rob Pruitt
Pink glitter waves made by Aaron Sciandra

Holiday presentation 2016
Installation by Simon Doonan
Elves and mascara-wand Christmas tree made by Aaron Sciandra

Ariana Grande campaign 2016
Custom props and costumes made by Aaron Sciandra for 50 store roll-out

Custom art panels by Aaron Sciandra for the MAC Cosmetics London store, 2015.

Downtown Holiday Program 2016
Window by Ebony Patterson
Mannequin decoupage surface treatment by Aaron Sciandra

Aaron Sciandra worked with Bob Recine to fabricate work for Melgaard’s exhibition ‘The Casual Pleasure of Disappointment’ at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris, 2015.

Lace masks by Aaron Sciandra, 2014

60 Years of Chloe
Window by Bob Recine
Large sculptural hairpiece and mannequin treatment by Aaron Sciandra

Sparkle! campaign with Simon Doonan
Holiday Gift Set 2012
Tambourine design and fabrication by Aaron Sciandra

Reversible ‘Knit-Bombed’ Letter A
Wool and laser-cut foamcore. Prototype for a retail client, 2013.

Prada windows 2014
Large-scale curtain by Aaron Sciandra

Women’s store holiday program 2013
Sculptural lace mask by Aaron Sciandra

40th Anniversary Fashion Week Presentation 2014
Executed by a team including Aaron Sciandra

Ubikwist event décor 2015
Made by Aaron Sciandra

Blue Room Christmas tree 2009
Designed by Michelle Obama and Simon Doonan. Ornament prototypes and directive by Aaron Sciandra.

Lady Gaga’s Boudoir, holiday 2011
Window by Bob Recine
Figure surface treatment and many props and installation elements made by Aaron Sciandra

Private NYC-themed event at The 21 Club. Tablescapes and ambient décor by Aaron Sciandra, 2010.

Custom quilt by Aaron Sciandra
Vintage denim and military fabrics with wool batting. Variations on traditional schoolhouse and star blocks.

Custom quilt by Aaron Sciandra 2015
Based on the YES bag by Enid Collins

Vintage fabrics and denim with shibori backing by Aaron Sciandra, 2013.

Swan Chair 2011
Commissioned by Simon Doonan for a charity auction through Suite New York. Chair decoration executed by Aaron Sciandra.

Queen of the Garden costume for chef Alice Waters 2008
Made mostly of fresh plants and vegetables. Design and construction by Aaron Sciandra.

Hobby Horses for summer windows by Aaron Sciandra, 2013.

Handbags, manbags, & totes designed and constructed by Aaron Sciandra

Made by Aaron Sciandra. Pillows include applique, embroidery, vintage fabrics, custom prints and painting.

Baby’s breath wigs. Some samples by Aaron Sciandra

120 feet of custom garland designed, constructed, and installed by Aaron Sciandra for a promotional event.