Mixed media artist and creative professional specializing in painting, photography, and illustration. Combines abstract elements with everyday skills and focuses on storytelling through personal and critical lenses in both solo and group settings. Pursuing a creative career with background in visual arts and brand/marketing content. Has hands-on experience across art direction, brand content creation, photography-led shoots, curation, and writing for research and social/branding projects.

Aanya Devaiah

Mixed media artist and creative professional specializing in painting, photography, and illustration. Combines abstract elements with everyday skills and focuses on storytelling through personal and critical lenses in both solo and group settings. Pursuing a creative career with background in visual arts and brand/marketing content. Has hands-on experience across art direction, brand content creation, photography-led shoots, curation, and writing for research and social/branding projects.

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Mixed media artist and creative professional specializing in painting, photography, and illustration. Combines abstract elements with everyday skills and focuses on storytelling through personal and critical lenses in both solo and group settings.

Pursuing a creative career with background in visual arts and brand/marketing content. Has hands-on experience across art direction, brand content creation, photography-led shoots, curation, and writing for research and social/branding projects.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Pop-up Coordinator / Co-ordination for Art Bake Event at Nexus Whitefield (Collaboration with Ahomegrown Bakery)
November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Collaborated with Ahomgrown Bakery for 'Art n Bake' pop-up events at multiple venues; coordinated sales, crowd-pulling, and boosting reach; managed on-ground collaboration for event execution.
Independent Creative Works (Exhibitions & print sales)
October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Participated in independent exhibitions and displayed mixed media collections; produced and sold mixed media prints, theme posters and illustrated stickers.
Curator / Event Content & Pop-up Coordination
October 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Curated, coordinated, and boosted event pop-up visibility. Produced sale coordination, crowdpulling and promotion support for pop-up exhibitions and collection displays; collaborated with homegrown bakery and supported event setup.
Creative / Artist (Artwork Display & Sales Support) at Pop-up / Event Exhibitions
October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Displayed a collection of mixed media prints, theme posters, and illustrated sticker packs; participated in pop-up setups and art-related sales and promotion.
Collaborative Organizer / Sales & Event Support (Art popup and exhibitions)
October 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Participated in exhibitions and coordinated art popup events: displayed and sold mixed media prints, theme posters, and illustrated stickers. Coordinated sales and crowd-pulling through road-pulling initiatives and boosting reach for an art-and-bakery popup setup.
Independent Creative Project (Mixed media artist) at Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Mixed media practice including painting, photography, and illustration; combines abstract and everyday elements to produce works with emphasis on storytelling and critical perspective.
Independent Creative Project at Independent (Creative Projects)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Mixed media artwork and print creation including painting, photography, and illustration. Produced brand-adjacent assets and curated/organized themes around visual storytelling.
Curated Events Organizer / Creator
January 1, 2025 - Present
Curated and executed pop-up style exhibitions and studio/selling displays for mixed media artworks, prints, theme posters, and illustrated sticker sets. Coordinated event flow and assisted with sales coordination and promotional reach.
Independent Creative Project (Mixed media artist)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created a mixed media collection and visual artworks with special focus on painting and illustration alongside photography; developed shots/visuals and integrated everyday materials and abstract elements into a cohesive set.
Independent Creative Project at Self / Independent
January 1, 2025 - Present
Mixed media and visual art projects involving painting, photography, specialism in painting, and illustration; creative direction and execution across multiple mediums.
Published Research Paper (Coursework / Academics) at Academic / Student Publication
January 1, 2024 - Present
Published a paper on the intentional use of color in Stanley Kubrick’s films.
In-indie/Collaborative Creative Contributor (brand photography, shooting and content production)
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Concept shoot involvement including photography, styling, makeup, direction, and production; produced and edited brand-focused visual outputs for social platforms.
Film Appreciation / Writing Projects Participant (Commissioned creative projects)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Worked on commissioned writing/review projects and created multiple artworks including digital screen savers, acrylic paintings, and collage posters.
Art Director / Creative Producer (Collaborative content shoots)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Executed die concept shoot: involved photography, styling, makeup, direction, and production. Coordinated visual planning, on-set execution, and post-production support for creative deliverables.
Brand Design, Content Curation & Social/Brand Content Production
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed brand logo; curated, shot, and edited branding content. Wrote blog posts and scripts for collaborations. Worked with Adobe Lightroom and Canva for photo creation, editing, and post production; produced creative content aligned with brand and marketing needs.
Commissioned Creative Work at Various (Commissioned Artworks)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created digital screen savers, acrylic paintings, collage works, and poster designs for commissioned requests.
Brand Content (Curated, Shot, Edited) + Social Media Content at Designed Brand Assets / Brand Collaborations
January 1, 2023 - Present
Curated, shot, and edited content for branding; wrote blog posts and scripts for collaborations; handled photography, styling, makeup, direction, and production for shoots; managed/produced content for social media marketing.
Mixed Media Artist / Committee Member (Audio-visual and artworks) at Writing Commissioned Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Completed several commission-based artwork and content tasks including digital screensavers, acrylic paintings, and collage posters. Contributed to art deliverables through creative direction and production.
Commissioned Writer / Creative Project Contributor at Commissioned Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered commissioned creative works across multiple formats including digital screen savers, acrylic paintings, and collage posters.
Branding Content Creator (Logo design, curation, editing, social media assets) at Self / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed brand logos and produced curated brand content including written blog posts and scripts for collaborations. Executed photography-related tasks such as styling, makeup, direction, and production; managed editing in Adobe Lightroom and other content tools. Also created social media content and performed portfolio writing and comparative study/written pieces for creative outputs.
Visual Art Documentation (Independent portfolio compilation) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Curated, compiled and journaled the creative process for a visual arts portfolio focusing on concept and story.
High School Investigative Creative Work (Research Piece) at School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wrote an investigative piece on the expression of the color blue; contrasted three artists’ works including Veskeile, Navajo Talt Afani, and Lisabrik.
Visual Art Documentation (Curated / Compiled / Journaled Portfolio) at Independent (Visual Art Portfolio)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Curated, compiled, and journaled the creative process for a visual art portfolio, focusing on concept and story.
High School Elective Work (Research/Investigative piece)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Produced an investigative piece exploring the expression of the color blue by contrasting works of three artists (including Yves Klein, Navajo and related references).
Independent Visual Art Documentation (Concept + story portfolio) at St. Josephs University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Curated, compiled, and journaled a creative process portfolio of visual art with emphasis on concept and narrative/story development.
Visual Art Documentation / Curated Portfolio Compilation at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Curated, compiled, and journaled the creative process of visual art portfolio work focusing on concept and story.

Education

Honours in Psychology at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Certificate Course in Writing for Creative at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Certificate Course in Review Writing at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Film Appreciation Certificate at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Visual Art Independent Documentation at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Undergraduate course at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor Honours in Psychology at St. Josephs University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Film Appreciation Certificate at St. Josephs University
October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Course in Writing for Creatives at St. Josephs University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Course in Review Writing at St. Josephs University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Certificate Course at St. Josephs University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Certificate Course (Writing) at St. Josephs University
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Psychology at St. Joseph’s University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Film Appreciation Certificate at St. Joseph’s University
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Course in Writing for Creative Certificates at St. Joseph’s University
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Course in Review Writing at St. Joseph’s University
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Honours in Psychology at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Film Appreciation (Certificate) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Course in Writing for Creatives (Certificate) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Course in Review Writing (Certified/Completed) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Film/Media & Writing Courses (Completed) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Visual Art (Independent documentation/course) at St. Joseph's University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

High school elective work
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Published paper on the intentional use of colour in Stanley Kubrick’s films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Certificate Course in Writing for Creative
January 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Certificate Course in Review Writing
January 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Film Appreciation Certificate
January 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Certificate Course in Writing for Creative (additional listing)
January 11, 2030 - August 10, 2026
Undergraduate Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Film Appreciation Certificate
October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Film Appreciation Certificate
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Course in Writing for Creative (Certificate)
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
Course in Review Writing (Certificate)
October 1, 2025 - August 10, 2026
High School (Elective work)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Published Paper
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Film Appreciation (Certificate Course)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Course in Writing for Creatives
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Course in Review Writing
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other