Gina LaMonica- Steampunk Assemblage Artist
Gina LaMonica is a steampunk assemblage artist who transforms discarded and unwanted materials into imaginative works of art, giving new purpose to objects otherwise destined for the landfill. She is drawn to items others overlook, seeing potential where others see junk. Using vintage pieces, toys, and plastic, she combines unexpected materials into expressive, thoughtfully constructed creations.
Her work is deeply inspired by the steampunk aesthetic. Gina finds much of her material through scavenging trips to thrift stores and architectural salvage shops, where fragments of the past spark new ideas. By blending aged components with elements of fantasy, she creates pieces that feel both nostalgic and inventive.
Gina’s creative process often begins with a single image, artwork, or found object. From there, each piece evolves organically as she reinterprets it into something uniquely her own. Steampunk assemblage art has provided her with a medium where experimentation, storytelling, and personal expression come together, allowing her to feel truly at home as an artist.
Artist Bio
Art has always been part of Gina’s life. She grew up in a family of artists, and her grandmother first taught her to paint with oils on canvas. After stepping away from art for many years, Gina returned to her practice in 2022. Through local art classes, she rediscovered both her skills and her creative voice.
Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Gina has been included in several exhibitions, including the 2024 Annual McLean County Amateur Art Exhibition, where she won first place in the Adult Sculpture category, and the 2024 National Route 66 Exhibition. She was also featured in the Summer 2025 Artists Showcase at Artsy Shark. Her work has previously been exhibited at Inside Out Accessible Art in Bloomington and Artful Journey in Peoria.
