Dana Ilinca

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I am a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys working with both digital and analogue illustration, using a variety of materials to create playful and spontaneous artworks.

About

I am a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys working with both digital and analogue illustration, using a variety of materials to create playful and spontaneous artworks. My creative process is deeply rooted in observation, and I love exploring the cityscape and the dynamic relationship between people and urban spaces. I strive to portray the beautiful moments found in everyday life.

Over the years, I’ve gained experience collaborating on projects that bridge cultures, such as the transnational illustration project ‘Meet Me in the Middle’. I also have experience working closely with art directors, organizing exhibitions, and producing animated content. I love bringing ideas to life through illustration, animation, and art direction.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Editorial and Exhibition Team Member · Meet Me in the Middle (NTU & Hong Kong Baptist University Collaboration)Mar 2025 – Jul 2025 · 5 mos

Worked over one year on a transnational illustration collaboration exploring identity, place, and intersectional experiences. Organized and coordinated two exhibitions showcasing artworks in the NTU Design & Digital Arts building and Nottingham Central Library. Participated in designing and hand-making catalogue-zines presenting information about the project.

Art Direction PlacementSep 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Produced assets and an advertising video for an outdoor clothing and equipment B-corp, showcasing foundations they support. Collaborated closely with illustrators to produce an animation, contributed to deciding project direction, and worked on storyboarding and animating.

Freelance IllustratorAug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Created illustrations for digital journals, physical and digital magazines. Produced artworks for public spaces such as hospitals. Worked on historical and reportage illustrations. Collaborated with art directors and engaged in live portrait drawing events.

Education

Illustration BA(Hons) · Nottingham Trent University2022 – 2025
High School Diploma · Nicolae Tonitza School of Fine Arts (Bucharest, Romania)2018 – 2022

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