my name is Ivy hawkins

I am an independent, multi-media artist… born and raised in Franklin, NC— (If you actually know where that is, I’d be surprised… for reference, It’s about an hour and a half drive west from Asheville.)

3 years ago I drove across the country (with my 2 year old kitty, Banksy, in the passenger seat and my boyfriend driving behind me) to Los Angeles, California.

Let’s rewind.

I’m a retired preachers daughter and granddaughter. Let that sink in. (Yes, the stereotype actually applies.) I went to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. (Note: Franklin, NC is in the bible belt. There are 47 Churches and a population of 4,328 as of 2023.) I rebelled really hard in high school and even ran away twice (that’s a story for another day.) I took a philosophy class in highschool that opened my mind and changed my life, forever…..

I studied Business Administration, Management, Leadership and Communication for 4.5 years at Western Carolina University. I also took classes outside of my major(s) and minors such as Modern Dance and a handful of film classes. It was during this time that I found a passion for producing music and modeling.

I began to experiment with reworking clothes in 2020, which led to the birth of IV DRIP. I often incorporates lyrics from my songs into my pieces. You could say that IV DRIP is my “merch.”

I came out as Bisexual to my parents in 2023.

Ultimately, my goal in life is to create a safe space for everyone and to inspire others to embrace who they are… and to follow their dreams despite the odds set against them.