Claudio Villafañe (b. 1989, Córdoba, Argentina) is a self-taught painter and sculptor based in London, United Kingdom. His work explores the human form in relation to memory, identity, and contemporary experience, using a bold and expressive visual language. Working primarily with acrylic and oil on canvas, he incorporates dry pigments, soft pastels, and oil sticks to create textured, layered compositions. His sculptural pieces combine ready-made materials with traditional mediums such as wood, plaster, and clay, creating a dialogue between the familiar and the abstract.

Villafañe’s practice is deeply personal, shaped by themes of migration, cultural heritage, and movement. His approach to colour and materiality plays a central role in his evolving practice. Through a dynamic interplay of form and texture, his work invites viewers to engage with the tension between tradition and contemporary narratives.

His work has been exhibited in Gloops (London, 2022), B.H.C.A Spring Art Exhibition (London, 2023), The Phony Art Collective (Brighton, 2024), and Sands End Arts (London, 2025). His paintings are part of the Knotel collection at The Old Sessions House in London, as well as various private national and international collections. He also participated in Remember The Name for Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium 2023.