Exhibition Organiser

Siya Kumar (She/Her/Hers)

https://siya.studio/ ***********@*****.*** +1-516-***-****

Education

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting — 2025

Gallery & Studio Experience

RISD Studios & Independent Projects — 2021–2025

- Cultivated a nuanced understanding of the language of painting, emphasising plastic and formal considerations for personal statements.

- Thrived in both self-motivated and collaborative environments, honing problem-solving and direction skills.

- Developed adept group and individual critiquing skills, with a focus on contemporary art, criticism, and aesthetic philosophy.

- Acquired expertise in archival organisation.

The Last Picture Show — Exhibition Organiser, 2025, Providence, RI

- Coordinated a group exhibition featuring 7 emerging artists, overseeing logistics from artwork intake to installation.

- Managed artwork handling, including receiving, condition reporting, labelling, and safe storage.

- Designed the exhibition layout and assisted with wall preparation, installation, and lighting adjustments.

- Produced promotional materials and coordinated outreach through press, social media, and community partners.

- Engaged directly with artists, visitors, and collaborators to ensure a professional and welcoming exhibition environment.

- Documented the exhibition through photography and digital archiving for future reference. Professional Experience

BreakFree App, (Berkeley SkyDeck Incubator Batch 14 & 15) — Head Designer, 2021 - 2023

- Directed branding, UI/UX design, and presentation materials for an international start-up focused on digital wellness.

- Built a functional app interface using Figma and Adobe XD while collaborating with a team of developers to ensure seamless execution.

- Supervised and mentored two teams of four RISD interns each, managing deadlines, delegating tasks, and maintaining design quality.

- Represented the company in investor meetings and partner pitches, delivering clear and professional presentations. URU Collective — Social Media & Events Manager, 2020 - 2021

- Developed and implemented the collective’s branding and social media identity, creating a cohesive visual and written language.

- Produced, edited, and published content for Instagram, including artist interviews, brand features, and articles on art and commerce.

- Coordinated logistics and on-site management for a public art fair with 250+ attendees, ensuring smooth operations and documentation. Bleach Apparel — Founder & Head Designer, 2019 - 2020

- Established and ran a youth-focused streetwear label, overseeing the full creative and operational pipeline from concept to retail.

- Designed and developed apparel, including creating tech packs, drafting patterns, and producing custom tags and labels.

- Coordinated sourcing, production, and retail distribution by managing relationships with vendors, fabric suppliers, and production houses.

- Maintained strong client and customer relations, cultivating a professional brand presence and repeat clientele.

- Conducted trend and market research to align collections with youth culture and customer demand. Exhibitions and Awards

Awards

- Florence Leif Award, RISD Painting Department, 2025

- Student Honour Roll, RISD Academic Affairs, 2022 - 2024

- Crea(r)te RMZ Foundation National Award, 2020

- Vijaya Raju & Rajkumar Sociology Award, 2019

Group Shows

- 2025 “[See][Saw][Sound][Wave]” - Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art, Fall River, Rhode Island

- 2025 “Designated Smoking Area” - Woods Gerry, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2024 “The Big Fat South Asian Show” - Gelman Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2024 “Textiles Triennial” - Woods Gerry, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2024 “ChipWitch” - Memorial Hall, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2024 “Junior Show” - Memorial Hall, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2023 “Major Survey Show” - Gelman Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2023 “Paper Tides" - Waterman Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2023 “Brown SASA’s Annual Culture Show" - Saloman Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island

- 2023 “Painting A Day" - Memorial Hall, Providence, Rhode Island Skills and Interests

Software Adobe Suite fluency (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Lightroom), Google Suite, Mac/Windows OS Design & Making Pattern drafting, tailoring. Strong hand and machine sewing skills. Branding, website design, layout design. Studio & Organisational Skills Strong initiative, collaborative working style, and ability to anticipate and execute studio needs. Print & Material Processes Silkscreen printing, mono-printing, silver gelatine printing. Film & Sound 16mm filmmaking, Bolex, Steinbeck editing, digital editing, down shooter animation, DragonFrame editing. Sound design on Riverrun, Serge Synthesisers and Sine Wave Generators. Discipline Vipassana meditation practice - informing a grounded, attentive, and reflective approach to making and working.

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