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A sticker reading “miserable” with a barbed wire in the shape of an infinity symbol below the text, is stuck onto a book. The book lies on a table, surrounded by flowers, scissors, and a candlestick.

"Miserable Forever" Sticker

Product for The Ghouligans Shop.

Product designed, photographed, and retouched by Ienopoli.

A flyer reading “Brooklyn Art Meetup: September 7th, 2025. Make art, make friends, make space for everyone. Free local and live poetry, music, art, dance, community. Maria Herndez Park, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York.” Showcasing two women writing the flyer's info as a dog walks through, while the park entrance shows a man singing as various people dance around him.

Brooklyn Art Meetup September Flyer 2025

Designed by Ienopoli using photographs by Chantel Kemp, David Wallach, and Lailani Gibson.

Curated by Lailani Gibson.

A white woman with icing for hair and smudged makeup blows out a lit birthday candle, with additional lit candles in her hair.

"The Idealist"

Shortlisted in Sony World Photography Awards.

Exhibited in Somerset House, London, UK.

Modeled by Alexis Gilbert.

A pin depicting a mummified dog with sharp teeth, a glowing eye, and a long tongue, placed on intricate fabric.

Enamel Pin of Lucky from Animal Crossing

Product for The Ghouligans Shop.

Product designed, photographed, and retouched by Ienopoli.

The words

"Atlanta Botanical Garden"

Videographed in Atlanta Botanical Garden, Georgia, USA.

Modeled by Julia Spinelle.

Cover of Elysium magazine with a black man adjusting his hat, highlighting the Autumn 2025 issue and a 5th Ave photowalk.

Elysium Magazine

Editorial designed by Ienopoli.

Curated by Zeus.

A gondolier steers a gondola filled with tourists, heading towards the iconic cityscape of Venice in the background.

"Graceful Tourist Hussle"

Photographed in Venice, Italy.

A single potted plant suspended from the ceiling in a deserted psych ward, with debris on the floor and sunlight above.

"Feeling Alive"

Exhibited in "Dystopia" by The Patchogue Arts Council.

Photographed in an abandonded children's psychiatric ward in Upstate, New York, USA.

A Moncler blanket neatly folded into a bag, held by two buckles, with a short handle on top and a long adjustable strap.

Moncler Blanket

Photographed and edited in Hirshleifers.

Styled by Saniyyah Bilal.

Sedona's mountains glow with sunset hues, intensifying rock colors as a car travels through the shadows beneath.

"Fiery Rocks of Sedona"

Photographed on 35mm film in Sedona, Arizona, USA.

A stylish velvet barstool with metallic legs, displayed at a three-quarter angle, highlighting its luxurious appearance.

White Couture Barstool

Photographed and edited in Safavieh.

Surreal portrait painting of Ienopoli with purple skin and smoky eyes, set against a purple landscape with burning bridges, a grinning moon with three eyes, and a crow carrying a torch flying in the sky.

"A Warmth A Creator Could Never Give"

Exhibited at the "Skeleton Crawl" and "2 hot 2 handle".

Digtially painted in Procreate.

Modeled by Gina Ienopoli.

A white woman stands atop a Joshua Tree, wearing sunglasses and holding a branch for balance on a sunny day.

"Julia in a Joshua Tree"

Photographed in Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA.

Modeled by Julia Spinelle.

A portrait of a horned creature with an air symbol carved on her forehead, shrouded in shadows as snow falls around her.

"Stale Air"

Digitally painted in Adobe Photoshop using a Wacom tablet.

A white woman with black arms and hands gently holds her face, showcasing long black nails and star highlights across her skin.

"Galaxy Demon"

Featured in LBNY Arts Council Women's History Month Gallery.

Modeled by Alexis Gilbert.

Flyer for Brooklyn Art Meetup featuring two speakers with microphones in a park, promoting art, music, and community on August 2nd.

Brooklyn Art Meetup August Flyer 2025

Designed by Ienopoli using photographs by Chantel Kemp, and Clay El.

Curated by Lailani Gibson.

Focused Ghouligans shop logo sticker with blurred stickers around it, promoting free stickers with purchase and an Etsy link.

"Free Ghouligans Shop Sticker" Social Media Post

Product for The Ghouligans Shop.

Product designed, photographed, and retouched by Ienopoli.

A woman's head is split open, with lines and dots emerging, set against an alchemist's summoning circle and symbols. On the binding there are various alchemy symbols. The magazine states “How to live forever on page 24”.

"Alchemy Magazine: How to Live Forever"

Vector drawn in Adobe Illustrator.

A painted American flag, waving on a flagpole, is held by rope against a backdrop of clouds in the sky.

American Flag Mural

Painted using acrylic paint, and sealed with a clear matte sealant for a veteran client.

Portrait of a woman with acrylic face paint, staring into the distance with an expression of deep thought.

"The Canvas Glance"

Won Grand Prize in Annual Gurwin Photo Contest.

Modeled by Alexis Gilbert.

Two statues of saints atop the Sagrada Familia Church tower overlook the city of Barcelona, Spain.

"Where Art Lays to Rest"

Photographed in Barcelona, Spain.

A complete wooden patio furniture arrangement with a bench, two chairs, a large table, and a small side table on a white background.

5-Piece Wooden Patio Set

Photographed and edited in Safavieh.

A man wearing a hat and eye patch strolls by tourists on steps, surrounded by art easels and a statue of a robed figure above.

"Divine Hasty Departure"

Photographed on 35mm film in Florence, Italy.

A white woman with arms raised stands in a deserted factory, facing grand windows that fill the room with warm sunlight.

"Abandonded" Series

Won Semifinalist for Adobe Design Achievement Awards.

Photographed in a abandonded budd plant in Phileadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Modeled by Alexis Gilbert.

A white couple embraces and kisses, raising a smoke bomb high, creating a vibrant cloud of smoke around them.

"Love Corrosion"

Modeled by Kate and Ronald Spinelle.

A portrait painting of Ienopoli shows her looking down, her heart a cluster of grapes, with vines stretching towards the moon above.

"My Moon"

Digitally painted in Adobe Photoshop using a Wacom tablet.

Modeled by Gina Ienopoli.

Givenchy heels featuring a sleek design with a thin ankle strap secured by a clasp.

Givenchy Hot Pink Heels

Photographed and edited in Hirshleifers.

Styled by Saniyyah Bilal.

In an abandoned, snow-filled room, a white woman with long hair looks up at a beam of light, arms raised beside her.

"The Abandoned Protector"

Exhibited in Congressional Art Competition.

Photographed in Kings Park Psychiatric Center, New York, USA.

Modeled by Alexis Gilbert.

On a balcony, a grandmother and her grandchild enjoy the view, smiling at the bustling street and people below.

"Young and Old"

Photographed in Korcula, Croatia.

A circular window with curtains overlooks a graffitied room where two chairs are arranged to face one another.

"Abandonded" Series

Won Semifinalist for Adobe Design Achievement Awards.

Photographed in Upstate, New York, USA.

Front view of a Paco Rabanne shirt adorned with reflective sequins, set on a white background.

Paco Rabanne Silver Shirt

Photographed and edited in Hirshleifers.

Styled by Saniyyah Bilal.

Jesus hangs on a crucifix in a church with cross-shaped windows, while votive candles flicker softly below.

"The Messiah's Grand Presence"

Photographed on 35mm film in the Chapel of the Holy Cross Sedona, Arizona, USA.

At a mountain graveyard, a man is polishing a gravestone topped with lilies, surrounded by serene natural scenery.

"Honor the Dead While Alive"

Photographed in Korcula, Croatia.

A mixed woman relaxes at a sunlit table outside a restaurant, surrounded by a pleasant outdoor atmosphere.

"My Mother in Italy"

Photographed in Catania, Italy.

Modeled by Denise Ienopoli.

A tidy stack of folded towels, showcasing a variety of sizes, placed neatly on a surface.

Grey Towels Set

Photographed and edited in Safavieh.

Styled by Stephanie McKeon.

A sleek metal table with a glass surface, displayed at an angle on a white backdrop.

Metal Coffee Table with a Glass Top

Photographed and edited in Safavieh.

Logo of three bulldog heads connected by a collar, with

"Hound Bakery" Logo

Vector drawn in Adobe Illustrator.

A dark living room with broken windows showcases a plush couch and a wooden table with flowers and an ashtray.

"Abandonded" Series

Won Semifinalist for Adobe Design Achievement Awards.

Photographed in Upstate New York, USA.

A illustration on paper of a suburban home engulfed in flames, surrounded by sharp teeth, with the sun shining brightly in the clear sky above.

Work in Progress Video: Childhood Drawing

Videographed, video edited, and illustrated by Ienopoli.

A display of two pairs of Bruno Frisoni heels stacked on assorted platforms, showcasing elegant designs and contrasting colors.

Pairs of Bruno Frisoni Heels

Photographed and edited in Hirshleifers.

Styled by Saniyyah Bilal.

A vibrant mural of an octopus entwining a wine bottle labeled

Fire Island Octopus Mural

Painted using acrylic paint, and sprayed with a clear matte sealant for a client.

Simple wooden barstool featuring a backrest, positioned on a clean white background.

Wooden Barstool Set

Photographed and edited in Safavieh.

About

Self portrait photo of Gina Ienopoli, with glasses and hair down, rests her hand on her jawline, appearing thoughtful and engaged.

Photographer, Illustrator, & Designer

Gina Ienopoli, born in 1997 on Long Island, New York, pursued her studies at The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC from 2015 to 2019. Skills ranging from graphic design and product photography to mural painting and film photography, Ienopoli’s eclectic practice explores the surrealist realm while adhering to a dark aesthetic. The artist’s stylistic choices reflect her ambition to portray dark, moody themes in a vibrant or confrontational manner for the viewer. During her time in school, she was shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards for her notable piece, “The Idealist,” a portrait of a woman blowing out a birthday candle while having icing for hair. This photograph was showcased at Somerset House in London, alongside works from other esteemed photographers around the world. Additionally, her photography series titled "Abandoned" and the photograph "Feeling Alive," which explores urban decay throughout desolate buildings, has received numerous recognitions over the years from the Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Juxtapoz's High Art, Holy Apostles Gallery, and The Patchogue Arts Council. Since 2022, Ienopoli has been residing and working in New York City, concentrating on freelance projects to help fellow artists and clients and her small punk merchandise business “Ghouligans”.

  • Degree: AAS in Illustration & BFA in Animation and Interactive Media
  • Email: ginaienopoli@gmail.com

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

Capture One

DSLR, Mirrorless, & Film

Affinity

Acrylic Painting

HTML & CSS

Mac & PC

DaVinci Resolve

Website Design

SEO

Watercolor Painting

Procreate

Resume

Work Experience

Editorial Designer

Elysium Magazine

October 2025 - Present
  • Complied all artists, models, and photographers works and laid out into a 34-page editorial magazine with a visual story.
  • Revised copy to correct grammatically errors, have a consistent brand voice, and bolded important keywords for readers.
  • Scouted and managed all assets like images, stock photos, with a creative commons licensing and proper permissions.
  • Clip-pathing Pantone colors with the pen tool for illustrations for a consistent brand style of Greek mythology.
  • Implementing brand’s font face with a set hierarchy so typographically is consistent and legible.

Judge for Long Island Fair’s Competitive Exhibit

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

August 2022 - September 2025
  • Analyzed artworks from artists in kindergarten to high school and adults in categories for certain mediums by comparing growth, skill, color usage, and creative techniques among the collective, and ranked artwork accordingly.
  • Provided criticism and feedback for children’s artwork, encouraging positive enhancement, appreciation of skill detail, and recognition of complex conceptual subjects.
  • Recorded all 250+ entries with their achievements and/or comments from paper to a digital database.

Painting Instructor

Puff Long Island's Puff and Paint

November 2024
  • Instructed 15 adult students for free hand acrylic painting classes using simplistic, easy to follow directions, and while allowing them to branch off in their own creative decisions.
  • Gave one on one personal critiques for each student to guide them towards achieving an artistic goal.
  • Set up the supplies and materials in same order for easy access and directive in instructions.
  • Compiled a list of materials with links to product page, and expenses with cost per student in Excel for client’s event.

Website Designer

Sueey Gutierrez - Client

July 2020 - November 2024
  • Produced site using Squarespace as a host, and CSS for custom website design elements.
  • Optimized SEO using keywords, alt text, meta descriptions, title tags, and interlinking strategy for over 100 listings.
  • Shot using digital imaging equipment and edited in image processing software for multiple lifestyle images of the client and her artwork for size reference, with revisions included.
  • Edited copy for a brand voice and style that is recognizable across the entire website.

Mural Painter

American Flag Mural Client Commission

August 2024 - October 2024
  • Took measurements and photos of working canvas walls, then produced a revised design before painting onto the surface.
  • Painted a realistic American flag waving in the clouds, indoors, on an 8 ft x 10 ft wall using acrylic paint.
  • Hand-lettered a quote on top of clouds on a 12 ft x 1 ft beam using acrylic paint.
  • Sprayed a clear sealant on the finished work for protection and to prevent fading of the art.

Wesbite Designer

De Anna Edmund - Client

January 2023 - January 2024
  • Produced site using GitHub as a host, with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files
  • Revised and edited copy client sent for more consistency, with a professional voice

Product Photographer and Editor

Hirshleifers

May 2023 - October 2023
  • Produced 130+ high-quality product images daily using a studio camera with strobes for lighting for high-end brands: Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Casablanca, Loewe, and many more
  • Collaborated with a photo-stylist, managers, and editors in the studio to ensure the highest results
  • Ensured workflows and file management are properly executed through Capture One for an easier file naming process and organizing digital assets into their associated brand folder
  • Scheduled proper prioritization for products to be photographed with brand launches and in-house requests
  • Identified and worked to resolve challenges in the photo studio, shipping, sales floor, and office while implementing long-term improvements and solutions
  • Edited digital images in Photoshop using clip-pathing, liquifying, and other photo manipulation skills
  • Supervised and troubleshooted issues with all photographic equipment and image processing software

Product Photographer and Retoucher

Safavieh

June 2021 - May 2023
  • Coordinated team to relocate items and utilize various photography aids to produce high-quality photography
  • Produced 100+ product photos for 10-12 furniture and accessories daily in a studio setting
  • Assisted in all photographic equipment maintenance, such as cameras, strobes, batteries, and boards
  • Established and applied photo guidelines that are met by providing notes to editors and photographers
  • Retouched digital images using pen-tool clipping paths to silhouette products, crop for white space, using spot healing brush and clone stamp for imperfections, color correction, and liquify tool
  • Revised digital image edits from an external retouching vendor and retouched any errors

Mural Painter

Fire Island Octopus Mural Client Commission

May 2021 - September 2024
  • Produced a monochromatic, realistic octopus with a bottle of wine, outdoors, on a 12 ft x 8 ft wall using acrylic paint.
  • Protected the finished work by spraying a clear sealant because of the harsh environment coming from the shoreline.

Photographer

Lifetouch National Photography

September 2020 - June 2021
  • Set up equipment in a fast-paced work environment while keeping guidelines in mind
  • Photographed 20-150 portraits per day for school picture day
  • Acted as a role model to instruct, students, and faculty, how to pose and to fix little details in their appearance to follow Covid-free friendly protocol

Education

Screenprinting

Elizabeth Catlett Art Space & Printmaking Studio - New York, NY

January 2026 - February 2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Interactive Media

Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY

August 2017 - May 2019

Associate of Applied Science in Illustration

Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY

August 2015 - May 2017

Achievements & Exhibitions

Exhibited at the "Skeleton Crawl" with "A Warmth a Creator Could Never Give"

The Gallery 198 - Brooklyn

October 2025

Exhibited art, live painted, and curated flyers for Meetup

Brooklyn Art Meetup - Maria Hernandez Park

August 2025 - September 2025

Exhibited at "2 hot 2 handle" with "A Warmth a Creator Could Never Give"

The Rooftop Art Gala - Lower East Side Manhattan

July 2025

Featured in Women's History Month Digital Gallery with "Galaxy Demon"

LBNY Arts Council

March 2024

Finalist for Photography with a photograph from the "Abandonded" Series

Juxtapoz's High Art

2018

Performed in Competitive Painting Competition

Art Battle NYC

2017 - 2018

Exhibited for "Dystopia" Exhibition for Photography with "Feeling Alive"

The Patchogue Arts Council

2017

Sponsored to Street Paint and featured in Newsday Article

East End Arts

2017

Semifinalist for Photography with "Abandonded" Series

Adobe Design Achievement Awards

2016

Shortlisted in Youth for Photography, and Exhibited at Somerset House, London with "The Idealist"

Sony World Photography Awards

2016

Exhibited for Photography and Illustration, to Help End Child Trafficking with "The Idealist", "My Moon", and "Feeling Alive"

Fashion Week New York S/S 2017 in Holy Apostles Gallery

2016

Exhibited and Auctioned in "Colors of Long Island" for Photography

The Long Island Museum

2015

Silver Key for Photography and Digital Art

Scholastic Art Awards

2015

1st in People/Animals, 2nd in Landscapes, and 3rd in Monochrome for Photography

PFLI Youth Showcase

2015

Grand Prize for Photography with "The Canvas Glance"

Annual Gurwin Photo Contest

2014

Contact

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Email Address

ginaienopoli@gmail.com