Maayan Alper-Swan is a New York City based artist, illustrator and surface designer. Her patterns and illustrations explore the beauty and surrealism of the natural world and the rich symbolism of folk traditions. Her work blends the ethereal with the tangible, recalling the curved lines of Art Nouveau, the warmth of the 1970s and the enduring elegance of pattern and ornament.

Working in ink and watercolor, with a unique sensibility and expressive sense of color, she strives to infuse art into the everyday and imbue the ordinary with the fanciful. Her vivid and intricate designs can be found on a variety of products across apparel, accessories, home decor, stationery and more.

Maayan’s work celebrates cultural exchange informed by her multicultural heritage and upbringing. An avid traveler, Maayan’s creative process is profoundly shaped by the myriad perspectives, landscapes and cultures she encounters on her far-flung adventures.