With 23 years of life experience and almost 8 years of therapy under her belt, Ilana strives to make creative work that is intimate, emotional, and truthful. Ilana was raised by a single mother who begged her not to follow her footsteps and become a lawyer. Therefore, she would describe herself as an amateur interdisciplinary artist. Through Ilana’s art, she is able to speak about her struggles with growing up as a Chinese American adoptee. Always managing the environments around her with having a foot in both worlds. By allowing herself to be vulnerable, Ilana wants to share projects that are personal but also relatable. Stories that happen during everyday life and ones that viewers can connect with.
Ilana is currently working on obtaining an MA in Art Education. Through teaching, volunteer work, and artistic expression she hopes to inspire other young artists to speak up and create from the heart about their own unique life experiences.
Education
BFA in Film Art from Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts (2019-2022)
BFA in Film Art from Paris College of Art, Paris, France (2019-2022)
Teaching & Mentoring
2023 - Current, Fiber Arts at Fancywork Yarn Shop, Bend, Oregon
2024 - Current, Sunday Youth Program at Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, Bend, Oregon
2024 - Current, Fiber Arts at Hearts Unknown Education, Bend, Oregon
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