After completing Architecture, I dedicated two years to exploring more about art and design with my fascination for organic forms in nature. I practiced sculpture and ceramics to study interesting forms and their relationship with space, light, proportion, and functionality. I learned woodworking, metal fabrication, and building with clay and ceramic glazes. I have found a niche in immersive art where light play, space, fractal science, golden ratio, and many other universal laws become my guiding principles in design. As an artist, you want to nurture your awareness of potentiality that empowers you to build spaces for people to experience art and live and function with it daily. I was fortunate to work with some esteemed architects and artists, where I learned how to find a harmonious blend of minimalistic design and art statement with synergy and flair.
In my portfolio, I curated projects that delineate my connection with nature, space, and art. All projects demonstrate an innate relationship between art and architecture.
With this understanding, I look forward to tapping into a design realm where I can shape creative placemaking and public spaces, interiors, and urban design.
University of Indianapolis - Department of Art and Design, Indianapolis, IN, US, Graduate Assistant - Sculpture
● Maintained studio with constant inspection of the power tools.
● Installed safety protocols and signages in the studio, sustaining a safe environment.
● Designed new storage spaces and arranged existing stacks of materials.
● Researched possible new additions to the tools and materials for the studio.
● Assisted in installing a centralized dust collection system.
● Supervised and assisted students working in the studio.
● Developed a new studio for jewelry-making classes.
Owens & Crawley, Indianapolis, IN, US, Fabrication Intern
● Operated the CNC router and Plasma table to carve and cut metal, plastic, aluminum, and wood.
● Fabricated 12 metal sculptures that involved welding, grinding, and steel bending.
● Constructed 5 wooden pieces of furniture for clients.
● Designed furniture and sculptures using Blender, Sketchup, AutoCAD, and Rhino.
● Assisted in pouring resin and CNC carving on 4X4 ft paintings commissioned by Anila Agha.
● Produced installations incorporating light for public placemaking.
● Explored wooden joineries to understand the design of furniture from wood.
● Painted and primed 3D metal panels for restaurants and wall sculptures.
● Inspected and repaired wheel sculpture at the Harrison Center.
● Created 4 wooden frames for the art panels.
● Built a 3D metal wall for the aesthetics of interior design.
Studio TAB, Mumbai, IN, Architect Intern
● Drafted around 150 construction and design drawings for 4 commercial and 5 residential projects.
● Visited 3 sites for documenting and analyzing upcoming and ongoing projects.
● Designed 3 commercial and 4 residential structures in collaboration with principal architects.
● Manifested 6 design projects with clients, contractors, and skilled laborers.
● Prepared a Bill of Quantities with the senior architect to ensure the effective utilization of all resources.
● Presented a variety of hand-made models to the client for a project.
● Sourced customized fine furniture through market studies for interior projects.
Deepak Mehta Architects, Mumbai In, Architect Intern (Summer)
● Drafted 15 construction and design drawings for 1 industrial and 2 residential projects.
● Coordinated with a contractor to create design proposals for clients.
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, US, Masters, Studio Arts
I developed my creative expertise and niche in large-scale art installations, immersive art, ceramics, and material handling.
Over the course of my program, I have practiced working with wood, metal, and ceramics. I applied my design skills to build immersive art and sculptures and hosted art exhibitions thrice. I am installing my first large-scale permanent metal sculpture at the University of Indianapolis campus. I have trained myself with the software commonly used for parametric design and digital fabrication, Rhino, and Grasshopper. I am also completing a certificate in Revit. My background in Architecture makes me proficient in drafting, planning, designing, documentation, and construction knowledge. As an artist, I have gone in-depth with the building processes of aesthetically pleasing, fluid, and organic forms with built materials.
I look forward to marrying both fields to revamp the city with creative placemaking and large-scale art installations.
Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Undergrad
The B.Arch course which is spread over a period of five years is divided into 10 semesters. In my first year, I was introduced to foundation subjects to strengthen my design skills, graphical representation, sketching, model making, and 3d visualization.
In my second year, I practiced design skills in realistic spaces and enhanced my understanding of spatial aspects and ability to document existing rural habitats and vernacular practices and adopt a problem-solving approach.
The third year taught me an advanced level of technical knowledge combined with design thinking and philosophy to work on large-scale commercial projects in an urban environment.
I tackled serious issues of affordable and sustainable housing in the Fourth year along with advanced technical subjects like building services and construction. I got architectural work experience by interning with professionals in the industry and getting an insight into the existing practice.
In the Fifth year, I researched the relevance of art districts about people, art, and nature and designed Pune's first Art district center for the Design Dissertation.
