Work with APS

what we do

Create, Connect & Change

At Anisha Parmar Studio, we work across cultural spaces, museums, institutions, universities and brands, using adornment and material culture as tools for connection, decolonial storytelling, and meaningful engagement.

Our services span curation, consultancy, artistic direction, and education, ensuring that heritage, identity, and community voices remain at the heart of every project. Clients include The National Trust, Derby Museum, University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University and more

why we do it

Inspired by Stories, Driven by Heritage

"My work is deeply rooted in my lived experience as part of the British Asian diaspora, growing up in Wembley. I was profoundly influenced by my Baa’s jewellery, a symbol of heritage, storytelling, and cultural identity. These pieces, passed down through generations, sparked my fascination with how adornment connects us to our past, our community, and ourselves. It’s this personal connection to material culture that drives my mission to reclaim, share, and amplify these stories through art, collaboration, and creative practice." Anisha

How we do it

Curation

Anisha collaborates with museums and cultural institutions to create exhibitions that centre decolonial narratives and lived experiences. Through a multidisciplinary approach, she crafts immersive experiences that reshape heritage presentation. With community-led storytelling and well-being at the core, her work ensures cultural spaces are ethical, engaging, and deeply reflective.

Storytelling

Anisha uses storytelling to help organisations reclaim material culture and amplify Diaspora voices. Through sharing circles and the decolonisation of historical objects, her work challenges institutional frameworks to ensure stories are told with authenticity and care. Centring lived experiences, she brings forward narratives that are inclusive, empowering, and deeply meaningful.

Consultancy

Anisha partners with brands, museums, and organisations to develop equitable, culturally informed strategies that embed storytelling through researching, reimagining, and decolonising historical objects. She helps institutions build authentic partnerships with global majority communities, ensuring engagement with care, respect, and integrity.

Lecturing and Talks

Anisha delivers talks, lectures, and panel discussions at universities, cultural institutions, and corporate events. With over 10 years of experience as an artist and designer, her topics include decolonial practice, South Asian adornment, and cultural storytelling. Anisha has spoken at universities, panels, and conferences, inspiring critical thought and promoting equitable and meaningful approaches to heritage and identity.

Workshops & Sharing Circles

Anisha creates interactive, co-designed workshops that explore heritage, adornment, and creative storytelling. From jewellery-making for Diwali museum programming to sharing circles on heirlooms for International Women’s Day, she creates spaces where participants engage with creativity and cultural storytelling. These workshops empower communities to shape narratives through creativity and connection.

Artistic Direction

Anisha leads artistic direction and visual storytelling, bridging heritage and contemporary design across brand collaborations. She ensures every creative output is thoughtful and rooted in cultural identity. Anisha has also worked on art direction for music videos, editorial shoots, and exhibitions, overseeing everything from design concepts and styling to commissioning a wide rance of collaborators.

Our Projects

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Client Testimonials

"Anisha is one of the most reflective, thoughtful, and skilled practitioners I’ve had the pleasure of working with in my 20 years in community engagement. Her cultural sensitivity and creative approach allow her to work effectively across diverse communities, tackling complex issues around colonial legacies with empathy and expertise. Anisha excels at creating safe spaces for dialogue, empowering people to engage with heritage in personal and transformative ways. Her unique ability to combine academic knowledge with practical, creative solutions means she consistently delivers impactful, meaningful outcomes. If you’re looking for someone who can challenge traditional practices and bring fresh perspectives to your heritage projects, Anisha is the professional to work with."

Laura Phillips, Head of Curatorship, Derby Museums

"Anisha's commitment to challenging traditional curatorial practices has had a profound impact on the heritage sector. Her project, My Adornment Is My Power, re-imagined South Asian jewellery with cultural care, creating a space for dialogue across generations. Combining her creative expertise, research, and lived experience, Anisha is dedicated to decolonising curatorial practices, ensuring diverse voices and histories are heard. She is a passionate advocate for change, and her contributions to the sector are transformative."

Sarah Kay, Cultural Heritage Curator, Midlands & East of England, National Trust

Anisha has developed around ecosystems of care in her approach to collaboration. She is a committed and multi-talented artist. When I say "committed," I mean that she is focused on her professional, spiritual, and emotional growth, which positively influences the relationships around her. The brand collaborates with individuals from various artistic backgrounds and embraces these collaborations without any intention of exploitation. Working with Anisha has taught me a great deal; she emphasised that rest is essential for building collective projects and creating decolonial safe art spaces for everyone.

Sofia Yala Rodrigues, Artist & Photographer

Collaborate with us

meaningful partnerships that make a difference

Interested in joining forces with us? We'd love to work with brands and organisations eager to harness the transformative power of adornment to cultivate connection, storytelling, and the weaving of narratives. Get in touch below or email us hello@anishaparmar.com