IF Studios
The Art of ilena finocchi
The Art of ilena finocchi
ABOUT
ABOUT
Being an Artist
There isn’t an experience I don’t participate in that doesn’t have me both cataloging and exploring as an artist as well as with the awareness of the influence of nature. Every project I create begins in research. Facts and images are assembled so that the work is charged with intention. Once the ground work is excavated I allow it to influence all the mark making and imagery that is created. You can feel the purpose when experiencing the work.
I approach each project with a targeted voice as seen in my diverse portfolio.
Ilena Finocchi
Artist/Imagination Harvester/Independent Filmmaker/Public Artist/Animator/Muralist/Sculptor/
Performance Art/Educator
Performance Art/Educator
Hello! My name is Ilena (e•lay•nuh) Finocchi (fee•no•key) I’m am a creative soul.
Being an artist is not just a profession but a way of life for me. I’ve spent over 30+ years professionally as a designer, illustrator, artist, sculptor, maker, educator, public artist and now filmmaker. When I was a kid, my family was my first and biggest influence of my creative spirit, and it continues with me to this day.
As a celebrated multi-disciplinary artist, her sculptural work has been exhibited nationally, including Art Basil Miami, SoFA Chicago, and the Museum of Art & Design, NY. In addition, Ilena has been an artist-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation, MT and the McKnight Residency, MN. Working in public art she recently completed a grant funded library project featuring a 20’x30’ mural and flip book workshop series. Ilena holds a BFA in fine arts from Youngstown State University and an MFA in ceramic sculpture from Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a self taught animator. She has worked professionally for 30 years as a designer, illustrator, artist and arts educator.
Feel free to follow me on social media where you can find free tutorials and creative projects I am working on. Cheers!
Award Winning
We’ve won lots of awards and been published nationally and internationally, but we don’t let that go to our heads (except when the mail-room supervisor made cutest cats calendar). Dedication every project is paramount to each partnership.
Expert Services
Your project will be handled professionally every time.
Years of Experience
30+
Staff
1 fierce cat
“Ever professional, always meeting deadlines, and complete responsiveness were hallmarks of Ilena throughout this year long endeavor.”
Tawni Urrutia, California
“I want to thank the artist for including the community to participate in the mural, that is good for our children and community, thank you.”
Mercedes G., Stockton, CA
ilena finocchi
Stockton, CA, USA
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