About ilana Engel Cozza
b. 1988 in the Midwest, raised in the South, living in Brooklyn
b. 1988 in the Midwest, raised in the South, living in Brooklyn
Ilana Engel is an artist and designer based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in refined and intentional designs that transform brands and spaces. With a background in fine art, advertising, branding, and visual storytelling, her work encompasses painting, product designs and crafting distinctive identities for restaurants and hospitality venues. Ilana seamlessly blends artistry with functionality to create immersive experiences that are both timeless and unique. Through each project, she continues to shape distinct and memorable aesthetics that resonate with audiences. Her work spans restaurant branding, album cover design, commisioned paintings, and custom illustrations, seamlessly blending artistry with functionality.
In addition to her commisioned design and artwork, Ilana is the creative force behind Fresh Fruit for Rotten People, a project showcasing her unique artistic vision as in the in-house brand for her vinyl record and comic shop, Vinyl Fantasy.
She has created artwork for The Black Heart, a legendary music venue in London, infusing its identity with bold, expressive visuals. In the culinary world, she has designed for the now Michelin-starred Galit Restaurant and Café Yaya, crafting branding that reflects their unique atmospheres and culinary visions. Additionally, Ilana has collaborated with Two Minutes to Late Night, the cult-favorite heavy metal talk show, contributing her signature style to their creative universe. Through each project, she continues to shape distinct and memorable aesthetics that resonate with audiences.
Ilana's passion for art and design is evident in her diverse portfolio and her commitment to enhancing the visual landscape of her community.
Ilana's passion for art and design is evident in her diverse portfolio and her commitment to enhancing the visual landscape of her community.