Saiyyam Arts is a woman-owned small business in the Washington, D.C area. Our mission is to create a world free of stress by utilizing photography artwork to promote well-being. We believe that art has the power to connect people, promote understanding, and inspire growth. Artwork has the potential to transform a space and make it more conducive to its intended purpose. Together, let us identify the type of environment you desire, and we would be delighted to assist you in bringing it to life. You can find more information on our offerings here.
As a small business curating and selling artwork, we also promote other talented artists' work. We aspire to provide a platform to artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase their unique perspectives through their art and sell to businesses and individuals. Through the spaces we create, emotions we evoke, and visuals we curate, we aspire to inspire others to take action, make a difference, and join us in our mission to create positive change for the planet and the people who call it home.
Businesses:
We provide full-service curation-to-installation services. Our offerings include initial consultation, curation, design, delivery, installation, and even rotation! All artwork is custom created and uniquely curated for each client.
Environment:
We aspire to create impactful images that tell a story, evoke emotions, and capture the beauty of our natural world, and bring joy. Through our photography, we aim to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire people to take action to protect our planet. We also provide special pricing to companies fighting climate change.
Children:
In addition to our focus on the environment, we are committed to supporting organizations that assist children in need. We believe that every child deserves a chance to thrive, and we are dedicated to using our photography to raise awareness and resources for organizations that help children in need. A portion of our profits is donated to children's charities like Save the Children, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Pratham Foundation, etc.
Women-owned, and immigrant artists:
We aspire to elevate womxn and immigrant artists by showcasing their unique stories and artwork. We believe that everyone deserves a platform to share their perspective, and we are committed to providing a space for underrepresented voices in the photography industry.
We are passionate about capturing the essence of each artist's vision and showcasing their talent through our lens. Our goal is to create a community where artists can come together, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Through our photography, we aim to break down cultural barriers and celebrate diversity. We want to showcase the beauty and complexity of different cultures and the people behind them. We believe this unique perspective will tell a compelling, completely human story, by capturing a moment in time and evoking emotions that transcend language and culture.
Vanita Rao is a fine art & landscape photographer, an innovative curator, and the founder of Saiyyam Arts. Saiyyam Arts is a manifestation of her talents in composition, curation, and creativity. Her love for photography grew during her solo travels, which ultimately led her to establish Saiyyam Arts in 2020, just before the global pandemic. Since then, she has been devoted to assisting individuals and companies in creating serene, uplifting, productive, and dynamic spaces that enable them to continue their work in both challenging and normal times. Vanita does not substantially edit her photographs and intentionally strives to preserve the authentic visual representation of the original scene. With every project, she aspires to combine artistry with activism by raising awareness and resources for organizations that assist children in need or save our precious environment. She has traveled extensively across the United States, and internationally, capturing the movements of water and light, often featuring some of the world's famous skylines and structures. She has exhibited, sold, and donated her work to individual collectors and organizations in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, and Melbourne, Australia.
ʹSaiyyamʹ (संयम) is a word in the Indian language Hindi, which means patience, control, temperance, or perseverance, depending on the context. It is also the highest form of meditation. Our mission is to create stress-free spaces in this world, using photography to promote well-being.
