Zamora’s career began as a double life, graphic designer by day, illustrator by night. As an illustrator, outside of the occasional show and print sale, Zamora’s artwork remained primarily for herself in the form of intimate sketchbook drawings. As her work gained online popularity, so did Zamora’s confidence as an illustrator. At the end of 2017, she went full-time freelancer. In this time, she self-published a children’s book “Hey Zoey! Get Off Your Phone!” and worked on a range of commercial work, most notably a mural for Spotify’s 2018 Miami Pride celebration.
Zamora in 2019 continues to combine all the skills she’s acquired as a multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, and creative consultant. Her last creative consultation was for Holyrad Studio’s Kickstarter, that successfully raised over $50,000 for a second location.
In addition, Zamora hosts and curates an annual birthday show featuring local New York artists and friends. The yearly show is distinguished from others that require artists to pay a submission fee or forfeit a percentage of sale. Zamora feels strongly that artists need to create opportunities for other artists. Especially those that connect artists to buyers directly without feeling subjected to financial obstacles.
The cuban miami-girl currently draws and dances in New York City.
Select Clients
Abrams | The Baffler | Diane Von Furstenberg | Doodle + Code | Fempower | Garment District Alliance | Holyrad Studio | Jackie Cruz | Johns Hopkins Magazine | Narratively | Otherwheres Magazine | Plansponsor Magazine | Planadviser Magazine | Pure App | Sagmeister & Walsh | Spotify
Podcast Interviews
2018 | Chats with Cat | Virginia Zamora: Freelancer hacks, building structure around creative cycles, monetizing creations, and embodying abundance
2018 | Society of Illustrators | Women in Illustration
Exhibitions
2019 | Primer at Museum of Sex, New York NY
2019 | Boundaries at Holyrad Studio, Brooklyn NY
2018 | Permission at Holyrad Studio, Brooklyn NY
2017 | Erotismo Art Basel at Lemon City, Miami FL
2017 | Sextember at Soir Space, Miami FL
2015 | Garment District Alliance at 215 Window, New York NY
Contact
Email: online@virginiazamora.com
Phone: 786 326 9112
Quotes
“Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.” Lao Tzu
“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” Bell Hooks
“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” Paulo Coelho
Education
2015 | School of Visual Arts
2015 | Shillington School of Graphic Design