Irene Ghillani is a freelance illustrator born in Parma and currently based in Milan, Italy.

She graduated in Culture and Techniques of Fashion from the University of Rimini before moving to Milan to begin a career as a set designer and study editorial illustration, which marked her transition into the world of professional drawing. This background in fashion and stage design informs her meticulous attention to composition and her ability to build immersive, metaphysical, character-driven worlds.

Her artistic research is characterized by a vibrant pop influence, featuring sharp black outlines, vivid color palettes, and flat, graphic shapes. Her work predominantly focuses on female characters that serve as avatars for her own moods and experiences – inhabiting a universe filled with nature, irony, and domestic symbols. Collaborating with brands and publishers across the design and lifestyle sectors, her practice bridges the gap between commercial graphic design and personal storytelling.