About

Aliya Torsekar is a second generation Indian-American illustrator based in New York and Southern California. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. 

Her work features a variety of styles, spanning from intricate ballpoint pen figures to lighthearted, brightly colored illustrations. She loves to create work centered around the human figure, combined with elements of  botanical and medical illustration. 

During her summers, she sells her work at a wide range of art markets throughout San Diego County. She specializes in selling prints, stickers, and hand-printed tote bags. 

Exhibitions & Press

“Meet Aliya Torsekar”, CanvasRebel Magazine

2025 ROT, BioArt Residency Exhibition, SVA BioLab New York, NY

2025 Real World Exhibition New York, NY

2022 National Art Honors Society Gallery Glenview, IL

2021 National Art Honors Society Gallery Glenview, IL

Past Events

Melting Pot: FUSION Market @meltingpotnewyork

Manic Pixie Dream Market @manicpixiedreammarket

Figure8 Market *formerly Hotspot Flea @figure8market

Fontana Market @fontanamarket