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. Here's the link to my portfolio! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 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.

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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. Here's the link to my portfolio! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 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.

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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.

Here’s the link to my portfolio! Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design/Editorial (Contractual) at Kaya Press
June 1, 2021 - Present
Book design, art for website, design for social media, promotional materials for events and fundraisers, logo design for imprints, dummy covers.
Design Lead, Festival Marketing at Spokenfest 2024
August 1, 2023 - February 14, 2024
Social media (artist announcements, ticketing campaigns, info posts, event promos), offline distribution materials (posters, hoardings, handouts), festival paraphernalia (venue map, schedules, wristbands, festival guides, photo backdrops, cups, crew tees, etc.) and official Spoken merchandise (t-shirts, stickers, decals, notebooks, bookmarks, badges, socks, etc.)
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-Employed
June 1, 2017 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Design, Information Arts at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology
July 10, 2013 - May 20, 2017
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing at California Institute of the Arts
September 10, 2019 - May 15, 2021
TA, Critical Studies (2020-2021)

Qualifications

MFA Creative Writing
September 3, 2019 - May 15, 2021
B.Design, Information Arts
July 10, 2013 - May 20, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    uniE621 Assorted Work for Kaya Press
    Miscellaneous art for social media, promotional materials for events and fundraisers, design for merch and assorted tigers illustrated in my years of work with Kaya Press, a publishing house based in L.A. (Books and logo design not included) You can view it here: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Critical Constellations for Dilettante (Editorial Series)
    Eleven pieces commissioned by Dilettante Army Magazine for their Fall 2024 issue, Critical Constellations. Link here to read: https://www.twine.net/signin Dilettante Army is an online journal for critique, feminism, visual culture, and writing that expands boundaries. Our contributors are writers and artists who work between disciplines, performing detailed critical analysis on both historical and contemporary topics. As of 2018, Dilettante Army publishes illustrated themed issues, quasi-quarterly. illustrator graphicdesigner editorial digitalart illustration
    uniE621 Sabu/ Album Art
    A series of artworks commissioned by musician Andrew Sabu for releases in 2019 and 2023. You can view them here: https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator albumart digitalillustration
    uniE621 Spokenfest 2024
    A documentation of my work as Design Lead in Festival Marketing for Spokenfest 2024. Link here to view: https://www.twine.net/signin A multi-stage performing arts festival, Spokenfest is a two-day celebration of words, voices and stories through the mediums of poetry, music, theatre, storytelling, art, conversation and spoken word. festivalmarketing eventmarketing posterart visualidentity illustrator graphic designer
    uniE621 Leela
    Logo design, palette and template options for Leela, a food mehfil based out of L.A. founded by Advik Beni. 2025. Link here to view: https://www.twine.net/signin
    uniE621 Children's Illustration
    Explorations of a new style of illustration for ‘Pawsome Planet’, a children’s book written by Parul Vyas about two dogs and the lessons they learn about the planet they live in. illustrator childrensbookillustrator bookdesign