Mónica Anduray

Drive an ongoing international fine art trajectory, managing private client acquisition, bespoke fine art commissions, and high-end international gallery curation. 


FINE ART EXHIBITOR (BILATERAL STATE SELECTION) | EMBASSY OF PALESTINE & EMBASSY OF MEXICO | SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR | MAY 2022 

Invited by the diplomatic mission to headline the “Fusión Cultural” bilateral state exhibition as one

Directed and produced “Nahuales”, a month-long solo exhibition and interactive dining event fusing contemporary Mexican folklore, fine art and cross-cultural cuisine to acquire new audiences for the venue. 

Partnered with the owner and executive chef to design a custom menu for the three private opening gala nights, introducing my network of international collectors to expand the restaurant’s per

Partnered with the Harmonyst gallery owner to launch a rotating art program, debuting my collection of ibuki japanese wood with resin and mineral pigment compositions as the inaugural showcase to transform the high-end venue into an active sales environment for elite international diners. 

Identified a severe visual noise from external construction scaffolding and intervened on the owner’s planne

Designed and executed a three-story solo exhibition in the Hiroo district of Tokyo, 3D modeling the venue to transform multiple floors into a continuous physical narrative through immersive installations that positioned my original artwork directly within a premium network of international collectors through high-value sales. 

Developed a modular ceiling tension grids and custom wire mesh framewo

Commissioned to design, model and fabricate the second-floor interactive installation and dedicated workshop for the official NEXT ECO 100 exhibition “Imagine a World Without Single-Use Plastic”, strategically aligning the entire spatial experience with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to represent a utopian, symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature.  

Developed p

Co-funded an experimental design initiative built on UN SDG 12 principles, transforming curated vintage and luxury deadstock leather goods into high-end wearable art.

Developed millimeter-precise 3D digital gallery mockups through SketchUp to design storefront layouts and partition the interior into high-end retail and gallery display zones. Designed a semi-outdoor, integrated workshop station to

Selected as a guest artist by Blue Compass to co-execute the artistic initiative of their humanitarian camp supporting the 2011 Tsunami recovery, volunteering my time and professional creative services under fully sponsored field logistics and accommodations. 

Supported a family-volunteer led initiative integrating sports and fine art to drive regional connection for the Kamaishi community. 

Des

Translated a highly imaginative, avant-garde design brief and raw exploratory sketches inspired by the ladybug and El Salvador’s landscapes into a structurally viable luxury timepiece for a flagship collection launch in Miami, Florida. 

Engineered the physical architecture of a 40mm square watch chassis, integrating complex design features including structural 18K gold and black-enamel legs that

Directed and executed a 32-square-meter dual-panel exterior mural commission, mapping a complex mythological narrative across an inclined, curved concrete slope. 

Diagnosed structural damage on the exterior concrete face, subcontracting and directing a master builder to remediate deep fissures and seal the substrate with two coats of high-traffic, UV-resistant exterior primer. 

Mitigated extreme

Served as the remote right-hand to the Aqua Blue Pools CEO, managing daily operations,team logistics, purchase orders, and emergency claims during executive travel. 

Managed the full work order lifecycle: reviewed daily technician logs, identified equipment repairs, drafted quotes, and secured client approvals. 

Took care of daily administrative tasks, client follow-ups, document formatting, and

Selected for a fully funded on-site studio residency sponsored by WEN Tokyo to serve as the creative anchor for an international cultural exchange backed by the Embassy of El Salvador in Japan.
 
Utilized a dedicated workshop studio floor in Gotanda to produce a new body of fine art, with living stipends, accommodation, and production materials fully provided by the residency program.
 
Co-exhibit

Co-founded a bilateral artistic collective to bridge the contemporary art scenes of El Salvador and Japan, earning formal diplomatic backing from the Salvadoran Embassy in Tokyo for its international exhibition phases. 

Designed and produced the collective’s official print catalogs and text materials, synthesizing portfolio submissions and documentation layouts from all participating artists into

Commissioned to translate the “Calaveras y Diablitos” theme into the official digital promotional illustration for the underground electronic music festival’s artist lineup campaign. 

Gained complete creative autonomy following the initial launch to research, pitch, and execute the comprehensive world-building concepts, digital environment designs, and official promotional visuals for the “Forest

Actively pursued and cold-called new small and medium businesses to acquire and retain new logos.
Applied consultant sales techniques to successfully win opportunities and build lasting B2B relationships as an account manager.
Demonstrated top performance in marketing business sales campaigns targeting churn-risk customers, account renewals, and cross-selling TELUS Business Solutions.

Managed inbound sales and customer service calls for Microsoft accounts, consistently exceeding sales targets and customer service metrics.

Achieved high revenue for the company and earned commissions through exceptional performance.

Completed a 12-month intensive course under a full-time student visa.

During that timeframe, the academic committee selected my poster illustration as the official visual identity for the annual Japanese language speech competition.
The finalized artwork was formatted, scaled and projected on the auditorium screen as the central visual anchor for over 550 attendees.

Focus on spatial distribution, visual merchandising, lighting, landscape design, furniture fabrication, and cultural heritage conservation.

Executed technical layouts, section and roof planes, electrical and fluid schematics, material specifications, physical scale modeling, and spatial rendering.

Focus on three-dimensional form, volumetric construction, and structural anatomy.