About

Meet Ileana Moya

Explore the natural beauty and artistic innovation with Ileana Moya.

Dive into the world of Ileana Moya, an artist passionate about nature and the rich biodiversity of her homeland, Costa Rica. Ileana is dedicated to sharing this wonder through relational art workshops, public art, and meditative papermaking retreats in the Costa Rican mountains, inspiring everyone to appreciate and discover the beauty of natural design and vibrant colors while emphasizing the urgent need to save our planet.

Innovation and Creativity Without Limits

Ileana doesn't just observe nature; she incorporates it into her art, constantly exploring new techniques and materials. She develops her inks and papers for printing, allowing her to create unique and authentic pieces. Her dedication led her to be a guest artist at the prestigious Krishna Reddy’s Color Printing Atelier at NYU for a year. Additionally, she spent over a decade traveling to Milan every summer to hone her craft at the famous Grafica Uno, the workshop of master printmaker Giorgio Upiglio, until he passed away.

Commitment to Community and the Environment

Ileana’s passion goes beyond art. At the University of Costa Rica, she has been involved in fiber research developing an eco-friendly fiber cleansing. As a paper conversion consultant, she has advised creating handmade and industrial banana paper. Her work has empowered rural Costa Rican women, helping them develop high-quality stationery and journal bookbinding products.

Roots and Passion

Living and working in her beloved Costa Rica, Ileana continues to be a creative force, that combines love for nature with unparalleled artistic innovation. Join her on her journey and discover how her creations can inspire you to see the world with new eyes and take action to protect our natural environment.