Ilena Finocchi
Ilena is 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.
Website: ilenaf.com
Instagram: @ilenasworldasif
About my traffic utility box design:
“Apparatus Naturalus”
The most influential art changes our perspective and the way we see the world. I believe public art is like planting a seed that can bring growth in a person’s daily life. I value the arts as essential to our existence as clean air or water. Art is the reason I get up each day and create.
I approach each project with a targeted voice as can be seen by my diverse portfolio. I have the technical expertise of a well trained and experienced graphic designer, art director and illustrator with over twenty years of award winning experience. I also bring the creative thought process of a fine artist who has had work shown nationally. My box reflect the power of nature through the lens of a machine.
Visitors can activate the animation of the artwork by downloading the APP located at the QR code on the sidewalk side of the box, and viewing the panel through their smart device.
Original Medium: Digital