Izzy Papa

Izzy Papa

Photo, performance, graphics in Brooklyn, NY, they/them

izzypapa.art

About

Brooklyn-based queer artist exploring ways to make a difference through art and design.

Projects

2024
2022

Digital interior design for Final Fantasy XIV. Designed interiors for the role-playing community.

2018

Worked for Mamie McCall as an assistant for this photoshoot featured on Elle.com

2018
Ancient Eye - Active Child - Drag Performance at House Show

Very exclusive performance in a shower.

2018
Mona Lisa Smiles - Various Artists - Drag Performance at Oops!
2018

designed umbrella for my performance

2018
Take My Breath Away - Berlin - Drag Performance at 3 Dollar Bill
2017
Its Okay To Cry - Sophie - Drag Performance at Sad Songs
2017
Into You - Various Artists - Drag Performance at Baby Tea - Fire Island
2017
Vanity - Arca - Drag Performance
2016
Red Lipstick - Rihanna - Drag Performance at EveryBODY
2016
Pass That Dutch - Missy Elliot - Drag Performance at EveryBODY
2016
This Woman's Work - Drag Performance at Sad Day
2015
2014
Mark Sexton Band Photoshoot at Sextones

Side Projects

2023

Mixed a song for Geena Rocero for her book launch

2018
Drag Costume Design

Designed a few pieces for myself and a fellow drag artist local to Brooklyn

Exhibitions

2016
Student Exhibition at PNCA
Portland, OR

Sculpture and performance-based art piece

2014
Gentle Wing - Student Exhibition at Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR

"Gentle Wing" - Digital Photography exhibition of student work. Composite photo of microscope photography and portraiture

2014
Birds of Paradise at Bibo Coffee Co
Reno, NV

Local fashion photography exhibition

Awards

2022
1st Place from Cornell-Marshall Team

Photo contest for a broker open house @ 1 Clinton #38B. Composite photo shot on iPhone 12

2012
4th Place - Chapter Display from SkillsUSA - Nationals

4th Place national - collaboration piece showcasing our local chapter and its designers/creators/tradespeople in high school

2012
1st Place - Chapter Display from SkillsUSA - Nevada

1st Place state level - moved up to nationals - collaboration piece showcasing our local chapter and its designers/creators/tradespeople in high school

2011
10th Place - Architecture from SkillsUSA Nationals

10th place national level - shipping container sustainability construction

2011
1st Place - Architecture from SkillsUSA Nevada

1st place state level - moved up to nationals - hay bale insulation sustainability design

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Executive Administrative Assistant at Corcoran Group
Brooklyn, NY
2022 — 2022
Temp. Office Assistant at Beacon Hill Staffing
Brooklyn, NY
2022 — 2022
Server at Rule of Thirds
Brooklyn, NY
2019 — 2022
Server / Bartender at Turks Inn
Brooklyn, NY
2020 — 2020
Host at Cull & Pistol
New York, NY
2019 — 2020
Host at Malt House
New York, NY
2019 — 2019
Personal Assistant / Production Assistant at Geena Rocero
New York, NY
2017 — 2018
Freelance Drafter / Personal Assistant at Thomas McCall
New York, NY
2016 — 2017
Drafter at Stewart Gordon Strauss
Portland, OR
2012 — 2014
Merchandiser at Banana Republic
Portland, OR / Reno, NV

Volunteering

2021 — 2021
Brooklyn, NY

Managed a volunteer project to help Alexa find a kidney donor.

2016 — 2017
Studio Assistant at Project205
Portland, OR

Assisted with art exhibitions in our art studio

Education

2014 — 2016
Intermedia Studies at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR
2013 — 2014
Photography at Art Institute of Portland
Portland, OR
2012 — 2013
Business at University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV