EDUCATION AND HONORS


Maryland Institute College of Art

BFA Candidate in Graphic Design & Humanistic Studies + Interactive Arts
Minor Concentrations in Curatorial Studies; Art History; Global & Intercultural Exchange; Culture & Politics

Baltimore, MD, U.S.A
08/2022-05/2026

GPA 3.808;    Dean’s List : Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025

The Somaiya School

CBSE Senior Secondary (Grade 12)
Humanities English Medium

Mumbai, MH, India
06/2020-06/2022

English, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology

CBSE Secondary (Grade 10)
Standard English Medium

Mumbai, MH, India
06/2014-03/2020

English, Hindi, Math, Science, Social Studies;    CBSE Merit List : English as First Language


WORK EXPERIENCE


 
Internships
Night Owl Gallery

Baltimore, MD, U.S.A

Mentee
Summer Internship
(05/2025-present)

Landor

Mumbai, MH, India

Intern
New Business Development Team
(06/2023-07/2023)



On-campus Jobs
Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD, U.S.A

Orientation Leader

Center for Student Engagement


(08/2025)

Tour Guide
Undergraduate Admissions Office
(02/2024-present)

Assistant Director
31st Annual Benefit Fashion Show
(09/2024-04/2025)

Orientation Leader
Center for Student Engagement

(08/2024)
Residential Advisor
Office of Residential Life
(08/2023-05/2024)


EXHIBITIONS


Participating Artist  


The Spring Interactive Arts Department Showcase
04/18/25-05/09/25

Dolphin Design Center Gallery
100 Dolphin St | mica.edu


Wunderkammer

11/25/24 -12/13/24

Dolphin Design Center Gallery
100 Dolphin St | mica.edu


Mustaqbil-izm:
Curated by Anika Shah

05/10/24-05/12/24

Room F414, MICA Fox Building, Baltimore
1305 W Mount Royal Ave | mica.edu


Transcending Tradition:  The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott and The MICA Quilt Group

01/25/24–03/10/24

Decker Gallery, MICA Fox Building, Baltimore
1305 W Mount Royal Ave | mica.edu


Dis-connect
04/03/23-04/10/23

Baltimore Unity Hall, Baltimore
1505 Eutaw Pl | baltimoreunityhall.org

Curatorial Projects


Kaleidoscope: Changing Perspectives
02/01/24– 05/19/24

Student Project for Exhibition Development Seminar
The Peale Museum, Baltimore
225 Holliday Street | thepeale.org



Curatorial Assistance

Transcending Tradition:  The Art of Elizabeth Talford Scott and The MICA Quilt Group

01/25/24–03/10/24

As student in Exhibition Development Seminar  
Decker Gallery, MICA Fox Building, Baltimore
1305 W Mount Royal Ave | mica.edu


Repeat After Me :
Solo Exhibition of David Ayala’s work

06/06/25–07/19/25

As Summer Intern
Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore
1735 Maryland Ave | night-owl-gallery.com


Held In Color :
Solo Exhibition of Yamah’s work
06/06/25–07/19/25

As Summer Intern
Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore
1735 Maryland Ave | night-owl-gallery.com


Holy Smokes :
Solo Exhibition of  Liza White’s work

06/06/25–07/19/25

As Summer Intern
Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore
1735 Maryland Ave | night-owl-gallery.com


SKILLS & PROFICIENCY



2D Art and Design:
Drawing and Painting,
Collage,
Relief Printing, Screenprinting,
Risograph Printing,  
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Illustrator

3D Software and Machinery:
Blender,
Autodesk Fusion 360, Keyshot,
Jigsaw Machine,
Handsaw,
Sander,
3D Printer,
Lazer Cutter,
CNC Machine

Web Design and Coding:
p5js,
Figma,
Cargo.site,  
Visual Studio Code


Digital Media and Video Art:
TouchDesigner,  
DaVinci Resolve,
Adobe AfterEffects,
Adobe Premier Pro,
Lumen,
Arduino,
MadMapper,
Signal Culture Suite

Sound + Music Production:
VCV Rack,
GarageBand,
Ableton Live

Office Software: 


Microsoft PowerPoint, 
Microsoft Excel, 
Microsoft Word, 
Slack,
Canva,
Asana, 
Calendly, 
Google Suite 


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION



Student Aid and Scholarship Awards
MICA Visionary Scholarship

applied through AY2022–2026


Starr Foundation Scholarship

applied through AY2022–2026



Departmental Recognition Awards
Interactive Arts

applied to AY2025–2026


Humanistic Studies

applied to AY2024–2025


Foundation Year

applied to AY2023-2024


Additional Co-Curricular Recognition
President, Brown Asian Student Union

08/2024-present


Oustanding Achievement Award for Leadership

for AY2025-2026

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