I am a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator based in Australia, with experience across a variety of creative contexts. My work spans illustration, design, and community-focused projects, exploring cultural narratives, human experiences, and visual storytelling. I have contributed to projects for restaurants, creating immersive and visually engaging spaces; designed playful and educational work for children’s environments; and developed concept-driven artwork for hospitality and hotel projects. This range reflects my ability to adapt my practice to different audiences, purposes, and scales. My approach combines creativity, research, and collaboration, aiming to produce work that is both visually compelling and meaningful. I enjoy engaging with clients and communities to understand their needs, ensuring each project resonates with its audience and context.…

Inuri Maheshika

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator based in Australia, with experience across a variety of creative contexts. My work spans illustration, design, and community-focused projects, exploring cultural narratives, human experiences, and visual storytelling. I have contributed to projects for restaurants, creating immersive and visually engaging spaces; designed playful and educational work for children’s environments; and developed concept-driven artwork for hospitality and hotel projects. This range reflects my ability to adapt my practice to different audiences, purposes, and scales. My approach combines creativity, research, and collaboration, aiming to produce work that is both visually compelling and meaningful. I enjoy engaging with clients and communities to understand their needs, ensuring each project resonates with its audience and context.…

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator based in Australia, with experience across a variety of creative contexts. My work spans illustration, design, and community-focused projects, exploring cultural narratives, human experiences, and visual storytelling.

I have contributed to projects for restaurants, creating immersive and visually engaging spaces; designed playful and educational work for children’s environments; and developed concept-driven artwork for hospitality and hotel projects. This range reflects my ability to adapt my practice to different audiences, purposes, and scales.

My approach combines creativity, research, and collaboration, aiming to produce work that is both visually compelling and meaningful. I enjoy engaging with clients and communities to understand their needs, ensuring each project resonates with its audience and context.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Provided illustration services for various clients, focusing on children’s books and digital media, delivering creative solutions tailored to client needs.
Artist and Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
As a self-employed artist, I create unique illustrations and designs that reflect cultural narratives and emotions, working with various clients to enhance their projects through artistic expression.
Research Architect at RMIT Architecture
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Worked on research projects focusing on innovative architectural solutions and cultural representation, contributing to papers and presentations that shed light on contemporary issues in architecture.

Education

PGDip in Museology at University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
September 1, 2023 - May 22, 2025
Master of Architecture at RMIT University
October 23, 2017 - July 13, 2020
Bachelor of Architecture at City School of Architecture
September 3, 2013 - September 9, 2016
PGDip in Museology at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Master of Architecture at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Artwork for Children's hospital
    This large-scale artwork for the Children’s Unit at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Super Speciality Hospital in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, features 23 endemic animals hidden within a vibrant jungle scene. Inspired by Sri Lanka’s flora, fauna, and naturally bright colour palettes, the piece was designed to feel both playful and culturally rooted. Created specifically for a paediatric healing environment, the artwork encourages young patients to explore, search, and spot all 23 animals—promoting curiosity, distraction, and a sense of discovery during what can be an anxious time. The composition, use of colour, and level of detail were carefully considered to balance engagement with calmness, supporting a soothing visual atmosphere while still bringing energy and joy to the space. This artwork was originally developed as a large-scale wall piece to engage paediatric patients through colour and storytelling. Its success in the hospital setting led to it also being selected as the cover design for their accompanying book. The project reflects my approach to designing for children’s contexts: research-led, emotionally aware, and focused on creating visuals that are supportive, imaginative, and meaningful within a clinical environment. illustrator…