Rhea Iyer

I’m an illustrator, visual designer and writer with seven years of creative experience, having collaborated with various clients, artists and collectives in capacities involving digital illustration, design for social media, event and festival marketing, poster/cover art, editorial illustration, logo design and visual identity, book design and creative writing.

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Some projects of note include an editorial series for Dilettante Army Magazine, and festival marketing as the design lead for Spokenfest 2024—I also work with L.A. based Kaya Press, designing promotional materials, event graphics, book interiors and logos for their imprints.

My personal work as a writer tends to delve into notions of identity, familial relationships, inheritance, dreams, magic, womanhood and the nature of language. As an illustrator, common visual elements include the body, feminine identity, textures, patterns, detail and grit, of people in moments caught alone, surreal elements, and lowbrow humour. Over these years, I’ve also developed a personal style of illustration, but I am also versatile and capable of adapting to other visual approaches. My work style is detail-oriented, adaptable to feedback and reliable on deadlines, and I’m also interested in fostering positive professional relationships.

I also hold a B.Des from Srishti Institute (2017) and an MFA in Creative Writing from CalArts (2021). My art and writings have been previously published in Room Magazine, The Indian Quarterly and Masalazine, amongst others.