Izzy Avila Lima

Born
2001
Nationality
Brazilian
Country
United States
City
Chicago

Izzy Lima aka "izzcube" is a first-generation American-Brazilian artist who is trying to bring their creativity to life through a unique approach to bold illustration and innovative design. They've been drawing since they first learned to pick up a pencil, and chose to study graphic design at Depaul University in Chicago, IL. Izzcube has been described as a “jack of all trades” and tries to learn and master a multitude of different artistic mediums ranging from videography to making music, as well as even dabbling in toy and jewelry design.

One of the biggest priorities within their artistic vision is to spiritually connect with their audience through their approach and emphasize the importance of what each viewer uniquely interprets from what they see, as Lima believes there is no correct answer as to what their pieces convey. Many of izzcube's pieces include numbers, symbols, and angelic number sequences as they are the one true universal code of language that can be understood and interpreted by anyone regardless of their religion, culture, or background. 

What motivates izzcube to keep pursuing their artistic passion is the chance that they will one day be able to bloom a  beautiful community of abstract thinkers who wish to see a positive change within the world through embracing differences and healing the inner child. As of recent, izzcube had their first independent art show where more than 50 people came to support, and all but 3 of their pieces from their new "BIO MECHANICZ" series sold within the first hour. Izzy Lima's next step in their journey will be taking place this summer in Berlin, Germany where they will be involved in a high-intensity artistic excursion. 

 

 

 

Izzcube posing in front of their mural that is displayed at Slide Studios in Brooklyn, NY.
Occupation
independent artist & graphic designer
Address
Chicago, IL
Interests
illustration
Graphic Design
film
Music
toy design
Languages
English
Portuguese
Biography

Izzy Lima was born and raised in New Jersey as a first-generation American. Izzy was put into gifted and talented art programs from a very early age due to their unique artistic expression and vivid creativity. Lima grew up facing adversities in their identity, as they never felt they were allowed to fully connect with their Brazilian roots due to the environment they grew up in, as well as having trouble coming to terms with their identity being both queer and androgynous. After quarantine in 2020, Lima truly discovered their identity through spirituality as well as art and design, and from that point on they've spent every day working towards their goals and passions of one day becoming a world-renowned artist and designer.

Education
"DePaul University, Chicago IL"
"Livingston Senior Highschool, NJ"
Exhibitions
2023
Izzcube Artist Reception
Cuddle Bunny, Chicago IL
Solo
Prizes and Awards
Presidential Admission Scholarship to Pratt Institute (2020)
Testimonial
Quote
"A threat to many industries"

"Keith Haring's up and coming Successor"

"Something and someone you don't want to miss experiencing in this lifetime"
Links
Media
Representation
Artist Agent
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Favorite Quote
"Be the person your dog thinks you are"