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THE CHANGE WE MAKE
Aishwarya Manivannan's commitment to Change, which began during her undergraduate years, reflects her core belief in giving back to the community and uplifting others. She believes that creative individuals are powerful change-makers and inculcates this mindset in all her mentees. 'Change.Maisha' is a collateral division focusing on projects employing art and design for social impact and philanthropic initiatives. The students of Maisha Studio engage with people from various backgrounds, disability spectrums, and communities, sharing their knowledge of art and creating opportunities through creativity for the underprivileged. Through these projects, Maisha Studio has supported children affected by HIV, dyslexia, and cancer, tribal communities, and covid relief by using art as a means to impact change.
Chennais first inclusive art exhibition
An inclusive photowalk
Plantation drive
Drums of resistance by Vettiver Collective
Art for COVID relief
Fundraiser for tribal children
Art workshop for HIV affected children
Wall mural at cancer institute
Leadership through creativity
Flood relief
Collaboration in color with government school children
Creative workshop for children affected by child labor
Empowering educators: Art and design teacher training for governmentt schools
Achieve through the arts
Art workshop / fundraiser for dyslexic children
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY..
“One of my most heartwarming and memorable experiences with Maisha Studio, was to participate in the workshop assisting Tribal Children paint canvases. The sheer happiness on their faces all through the workshop was very rewarding to see!”
Saadhana Seshadri, London College of Communication, University of Arts London, BA(hons) Graphic Design
“A special highlight was when visually and hearing-impaired children visited for a private tour of Local’24 and interacted with my work.This surreal experience deeply moved me, reminding us at Maisha Studio of the importance of giving back and sharing knowledge with those in need.”
Hitakshi Purohit , Lasalle College of the Arts, BA(hons) Fashion Media and Industries