I'm Laya Mathikshara, a 16 year old from India. Love working in the interdisciplinary field of Art and Technology. I’ve sold and donated thousands of dollars worth of my artwork through my personal brand (still feels wild to say that out loud xP). Honestly, teenage me still just wants to make cool stuff and vibe—this has been one surreal ride.
Collaborations ⟶
- Collaborated with SpaceX’s Inspiration 4 launch. The work was auctioned and I contributed the proceeds from it, over $3000, to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital for cancer research.
- Designed NFTs for cooperatives like PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
- Inspired by Ledger is a patronage program for digital artists and creatives. I was part of the program and contributed the work, “Thumb-sized Treasures” to the same.
- Have also been quite enthusiastic about supporting women-led projects. One of which I closely worked with was the “World of Women”. I have contributed my works to WoW. - I interned at Tendril Studio, and closely worked with the team, focusing on 3D Digital Art.
- I have been designing NFTs for the Stanford Blockchain club.
Events / Talks ⟶
Galleries ⟶
Vellum LA
Atlantis Hotel Dubai
Stratosphere
Works have been showcased in public places as well, such as: - Urban landscapes throughout Spain, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Abando tourist office, and Plaza Sagrado, Corazón, Campos Eliseos Theater.
- Across 20 airports in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, France, Japan, Portugal, and Serbia. - Featured on Times Square billboard (over 20 times) :)
Awards ⟶
Final Nominee @ All American High School Film Fest
Final Nominee @ Busan Int'l Kids and Youth Film Festival X UNESCO
During the early pandemic, I directed and animated a short film “Gratitude” to show gratitude towards the doctors, healthcare workers, journalists, and others who stood there during the tough times. The film was nominated for “All American High School Film Festival” also known as the Oscar for teens, and “Busan Int'l Kids and Youth Film Festival” in partnership with UNESCO. The film was also screened in the AMC Theater (the busiest theatre in the world) in Times Square.
Gratitude (Short Film) ⟶
Metaverse Architecture ⟶
Skills ⟶
Tech
-Python
-Creative Coding (p5.js)
-Arduino
Art
-Cinema 4D
-Blender