Alena Marajh

Alena Marajh has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Alena currently works at Qarik Group in an administrative and operations role, which they started in March 2022. Prior to this, Alena worked as an artist manager and gallery consultant at Papaya Projects since June 2014.

Alena's experience in the visual arts industry includes working as a visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York since September 2007, where they specialize in watercolor, gouache, and ink. Alena creates tropical landscapes and life-based illustrations as part of their current series of work.

From February 2021 to February 2022, they worked as a project manager at Interpublic Group (IPG). Before that, Alena served as an operations manager at Leila Heller Gallery New York from June 2019 to April 2021, where they handled sales invoices, drafted consignment agreements, and managed bookkeeping using Quickbooks Pro.

In the architecture industry, Alena worked as an administrative assistant at SHoP Architects from January 2017 to August 2018. Alena also has experience in the hospitality sector, having served as a general manager at Cafe Habana/Habana Outpost from June 2013 to March 2016.

Alena's work experience also includes a role as a gallery manager at Amaridian Gallery from September 2006 to February 2013.

Overall, Alena Marajh has gained significant experience in administrative, operations, project management, art management, and hospitality roles throughout their career.

Alena Marajh pursued their education in the field of art. Alena completed their Master's in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art between 2018 and 2020. Before that, they received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Saint Anselm College, with a focus on Fine Arts and Graphic Design. Alena also obtained a Certificate in Nude Drawing and Printmaking from The Arts Students League. Additionally, they earned a Certificate from NYSSSA - New York State Summer School of Arts, specializing in Anatomy Sculpting and Printmaking. Alena'seducational journey began with graduation from Portsmouth Abbey School, where they received their High School Diploma, emphasizing Fine/Studio Arts and Liberal Arts.