The work of Jovanna Sidney Elena Liuzzo

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The work of Jovanna Sidney Elena Liuzzo (◠‿◠✿)

A young woman with styled hair and colorful clothing standing outdoors with tall buildings in the background, smiling at the camera.

Where I’m From

Originally from the Swamp in Florida, I moved to NYC to build community and deepen my artistic skills. I started studying Political Science at the University of Florida before transferring to The New School in downtown Manhattan, where I earned a BA in a self-design Liberal Arts degree in Political Science, Contemporary Music, and Fashion. I have a background in youth advocacy, grassroots organizing, non profit logistics, and creative direction + production coordination. Since starting a small business in 2020, I’ve continued freelancing + creating custom orders after moving to NYC, vending + popping up in public parks and art markets. I’m now running a new brand, called Lovin’ Justice, that specializes in personalized screenprinting on secondhand garments with a decarceral design ethos, with the aim to turn it into a printshop.

A woman with a microphone speaking on stage at a rally with a sign behind her that reads 'New Student Workers Union'. Several people sit in front, listening, with some wearing hats. There's a megaphone on the table in the foreground.

What I’m Doing

Now that i’m #Graduated with a BA from the New School (!!) I’m working on building a new streetwear brand + printshop, and focusing on the approach of sourcing second hand garments + materials. I’m also diving into Screenprint and collage projects.

Building styling clientele!‍ ‍Developing print collections for my new brand, Lovin’ Justice! Hosting screenprinting workshops! I’d also like to curate spaces for young people in the city to share their art and elevate their practices together; Gallery and installation exhibitions, launch parties, teach-ins, + more. I’m focused on streetwear as a medium for sharing ideas on alternative ways of life. I aspire to have my own storefront one day that operates as a multi-purpose community space.

☆ I’m currently available for commissions + open for work ☆

A young woman with a broad smile, holding a book titled ''Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly,'' standing in front of colorful wall art and speech bubbles with political messages. She wears a baseball cap, a brown jacket with a furry collar, and a multicolored scarf.

Referencezzzz

Referencezzzz

Queer Sensuality Documentary by Cindy Candelario (2023)

Artist Feature in “What Are People Wearing In NYC” series, 2022

pop-up vending for Shop Jo Sait Quoi

Cover of a program titled "Celebrate Women 2020" in Gainesville, Florida, March 2020, with a message about 100 years of women voting and Gainesville’s historic role in women's movement. Features illustrations of diverse women raising fists.

Celebrate Women 2020 Magazine; Womens Liberation Coalition print project in Gainesville, Florida

youth consult + editor

Against Our Ruin

photobook for Parsons Photo Dept., Spring 2024

3 published images, film

Disorganized collection of magazines, books, and papers scattered on the floor with cardboard boxes, and two people standing nearby. The image has red text that reads 'AGAINST OUR RUIN' at the bottom.
Photo of a street corner sign for 41st Street with a one-way sign pointing left, overhead power lines, a flag hanging from the wire, trees, and a building rooftops visible beneath a clear blue sky.
A brick building with a mural that reads 'ART IS THE ONLY ESCAPE' against a blue sky with scattered clouds. There are names of artists listed on the wall, and tree branches with leaves hanging down.
Person standing on a platform in front of a window, wearing a brown jacket, colorful star-patterned tights, and orange platform shoes, with pink and gold spray-painted artwork on the wall behind.
An animated scene of a pink and purple sunset over the ocean with mountains in the background and waves in the foreground. There is a motivational quote at the bottom stating, "You are absolutely capable of creating the life you can't stop thinking about."