Mili Patel

About Mili Patel

Mili Manoj Patel is a New York–based multidisciplinary artist creating intuitive, poetic work across photography, video, and design that archives humanity through storytelling and lived experience. Through observational, staged, and archival imagery, she transforms ordinary moments into tangible memories, inviting viewers into spaces that language cannot fully bridge—spaces where time itself becomes a medium of play.Rooted in her upbringing within an immigrant household where stories were sacred and visually preserved, her personal practice explores the intersections of culture, memory, and translation. Technically speaking, Mili’s work reflects her curiosity and experimentation with visual tools and technologies. She continues to expand her practice into animation, digital asset creation, and creative coding—constantly pushing the boundaries of what photographic and design-based work can be. As a first-generation Indian-American artist, she aims to redefine what a “stable career” in the arts can look like, especially for women of color breaking into creative industries. Her ultimate goal is to work as a creative director, crafting visual stories that resonate across time and build a lasting legacy within the editorial and entertainment worlds.

Experience

1. Digital Designer

   Cosmopolitan

   Feb 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Lakeside High School

  High School Diploma, IB

• Parsons School of Design - The New School

  Photography, Design and Visual Communications, General