ANAYA ENGINEER
anayaengineer.com | anaya.engineer@icloud.com
linkedin.com/in/anaya-engineer | https://www.instagram.com/anayaengineer.art/
+1 630 7209564 | Chicago, IL
anaya is an interdisciplinary artist at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). combining photographic art with mixed media on different
physical surfaces helps her discover subtle meanings, “the unseen” within our everchanging world. she thrives to capture emotion using light,
transparency, and a subdued palette, and encourages her viewers to play a significant role in the process
education
2020-2024 SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) | Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography, Painting & Drawing (anticipated)
2008-2020 MALLYA ADITI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | Bangalore, IN
2019 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN | Delhi, IN
Art Immersion Program at Pathways World School, Aravali | Summer
2018 UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON | London, GB
Summer School, Chelsea College of Art (Fine Art & Graphic Design), London College of Fashion
awards/ honors/ exhibitions
2024 SAIC Photo Catalogue, photograph feature | Chicago, IL | May-Mar
SAIC Senior Undergraduate Exhibition, “Material Lifespans” | Chicago, IL | April
SAIC Wellness Center, “We are our own healers. We are our own medicine” | Chicago, IL | Feb-Apr
SAIC Incubator, “Show Your Work” | Chicago, IL | Mar-Apr
2023 SAIC Group Exhibition, photograph feature, fashion space | Chicago, IL | May-June
SAIC Photo Catalogue, photograph feature | Chicago, IL
SOUTH ASIA INSTITUTE, “Open Waters” Exhibition | Chicago, IL | Mar-May
SAIC Incubator, “Show Your Work” | Chicago, IL | Mar-Apr
2022 TAMARKIN CAMERA, display of work, annual auction | Chicago, IL | Nov-Dec
ARTELL'S MAGAZINE, cover photograph feature, Portrait October, Volume 554 | Chicago, IL
2021 PADUKONE – DRAVID CENTRE FOR SPORTS EXCELLENCE (CSE), mural displayed in main lobby | Bangalore, IN | present
2020-2024 SAIC Distinguished Scholarship
2017-2019 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Silver Award
professional experience
2024 SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant
Core Studio II | Spring
2023 Drawing Studio, 2D Animation, Video Production Camp | Summer
Core Studio I, Core Studio II, Moving Images: Video Production | Spring 2023
Painting Studio | Spring 2022
Studio Monitor, Digital Fabrication Studio (DFS) | 2022-23
KAVI GUPTA GALLERY | Chicago, IL
Intern, Gallery Assistant | Jun-Aug
- Curated exhibitions, showcasing three major contemporary artists
- Helped manage client relationships and the gallery bookshop
- Handled inventory, media-related archives, and social media
2023 SAFFRONART | London, GB
Extern, Gallery Assistant | May
- Catalogued drawings and paintings for the gallery’s auction
- Researched a wide collection of art books and literature
- Photographed work exhibited at the gallery and interacted with their art handler, framer, and photographer
2022 CHICAGO FASHION COALITION (CFC) | Chicago, IL
Photography & Videography Ambassador | present
- Collaborating with the design and marketing teams to plan events and create content
BLOC-HAUS | Chicago, IL
Intern, Recruiting, Marketing, Design | Jun-Dec
- Worked directly with two founders to launch a blockchain start-up
- Created literature and designed company profile decks and extensively used LinkedIn for talent acquisition
- Photographed professional headshots and imagery for social media platforms
2019 ASHOKA FOUNDATION | Bangalore, IN
Intern, Fellowships & Ventures | Jun-Jul
- Assisted the Fellowship team that supports social entrepreneurs
- Conducted business impact reviews and site visits
- Participated in design impact and empathy workshops
2019 MOTIVATOR, GROUPM | Bangalore, IN
Intern, Media & Advertising | Jul
- Exposed to the workings of a leading media agency
- Performed consumer behaviour analysis
- Gained hands-on experience in the live newsroom of a leading Indian television channel
commissions
2021 DRAVID PADUKONE CENTRE OF SPORTS EXCELLENCE (CSE) | Bangalore, IN
Commission – Independent curator | Jun-Jul
- Painted a mural - 44 individual (2 ft by 2 ft) canvases
LIGHTBOX VENTURES | Mumbai, IN
Commission, Venture Capital Fund | Jun-Aug
- Designed & photographed invites for their annual event
2020-2021 SKETCH DESIGN STUDIO x BACKWATER SANCTUARY | Bangalore, IN
Commission, Invites & Stationary
- Created 8 sketches and designs for their cutlery and crockery project