Hers's my story

Drawing heavily from Shastric aesthetic theory—including the geometric precision of the Natya Shastra and the narrative depth of the Vishnudharmottara Purana—I translate complex heritage concepts into highly refined, commercially viable design systems.

The Process

The Authority

As a Double Gold Medalist in Applied Arts, I split my time between managing independent commercial projects, executing large-scale institutional branding, and directing a multidisciplinary art studio (shouryakriti).

The Work

From luxury FMCG packaging and conceptual brand identities to minimalist editorial reports, my work relies on visual geometry and pristine typography to tell compelling stories.

Experience Matters

Rooted in a dual discipline: classical Bharatanatyam and formal visual design. After graduating as a Double Gold Medalist in Applied Arts, I set out to bridge the gap between deep cultural research and contemporary minimalism.

Today, my independent practice is dedicated to the 'Indigenous Modern' aesthetic—translating the geometric precision and storytelling of traditional Indian art into high-end brand identities, editorial layouts, and commercial illustration for global audiences.

Work

INDEPENDENT DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR

@shxryashri

Apr 2024 - Present

Bridging traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary branding and packaging.

FOUNDER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Studio Shouryakriti

2024 - Present

Directing creative operations and curriculum for a multidisciplinary arts space.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Molog Advertising Agency

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

Designed dynamic brand assets and visual collateral for government campaigns.

The Living Practice

15 years of classical Bharatanatyam

My visual design practice is inextricably linked to my 15-year discipline as a classical Bharatanatyam dancer. Training since the age of nine, I have completed formal certifications and my Arangetram—the rigorous, prestigious debut that marks a dancer's graduation into professional mastery. The strict spatial geometry, kinetic storytelling, and expressive mudras I use on stage form the authentic, living foundation for every digital illustration and structural layout I craft.

Double Gold Medalist

BVA Applied Arts (Illustration)

2020-24

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Graduating as a Double Gold Medalist in Applied Arts, I approach every project with a profound understanding of visual hierarchy, typographic architecture, and classical design theory.

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