Iola is an interdisciplinary artist who designs and creates costumes, structures, and make-up for Carnival, large-scale events, and theatre. She has an ongoing practice in project and production management, as well as leading volunteer, artist and community training. Some of the past projects she has worked on have included Baku 2015 European Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Royal Opera House Deloitte Festival, Rugby League World Cup Opening Ceremony and The Paralympic Closing Ceremonies in London 2012.