Giannelli “Gia” Vargas is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and founder of Eleveno2 Artwear, a wearable art brand born from her Brooklyn roots and her belief that creativity is both a language and a lifeline. Her work blends painting, fashion, and storytelling; transforming jackets, hats, and canvases into living testaments of resilience, identity, and community pride. Raised on the stoops of Bushwick, Gia draws inspiration from the everyday beauty and struggle of her surroundings. Her art captures layered emotions; joy, pain, transformation, through bold textures, symbolic imagery, and vibrant color palettes that speak to the spirit of self-discovery and rebirth.

Beyond her studio, Gia serves as a Family Advocate within NYC public schools, bridging art, healing, and youth empowerment. Through her creative practice, she aims to remind others that healing is not linear; it’s expressive, imperfect, and deeply personal.