Upon graduation from the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Tel-Aviv, Ilana moved to Spain, and began her studies in the University of Barcelona (Universitat De Barcelona, Facultat de Belles Arts), where she first showed her works, which were sent to Galleries in West Germany and Venezuela. From Spain, Ilana moved to Italy, where she completed her studies in the Academy of Arts in Bologna (Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna). Over the years, Ilana put her art on display in individual and group exhibitions in Spain, Italy, Germany the US and Israel. Ilana currently works from her studio in Tel-Aviv.