Yesenia Villaseñor is a fashion designer and mix-media artist based in California, whose practice brings together fine art, craft, and sustainability. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts, where she studied fashion design, textile design, and painting. Following graduation, she spent two seasons at the San Francisco Opera, creating meticulously designed couture-level costumes while refining her skills in historical garment construction. Drawing from these experiences, Yesenia creates sculptural textiles and garments that celebrate the artistry of traditional techniques while addressing the growing issue of textile waste in the fashion industry.