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About me

Akanksha Parulekar is a Mumbai-based multidisciplinary artist with a background in fine arts, design and media communication. Having studied Illustration at Goldsmiths, University of London, she has since worked across India and the UK, shaping her creative practice through diverse cultural influences.

Currently a Senior Illustrator at Swiggy, she has also spent over 7 years freelancing, collaborating with brands such as Kokuyo Camlin, Koko Art Studio London, Whirlpool [USA], Bob's Bar, Holcim Group, Central 23, Small Beer, and various artists on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. In 2022, she wrote and illustrated a children's book.

Her practice is defined by bold colour palettes, intricate details, and a strong storytelling approach, drawing inspiration from film, cultural discourse, and personal experiences.

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Education

2021-2022

University of London

Goldsmiths

Masters in Media & Communication: Illustration

2015-2019

Mumbai University

Rachana Sansad College 

Bachelors in Fine Arts and Applied Arts

© 2025 by Akanksha Parulekar

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