Vaiju Saraf is a Chicago-based artist and founder of The Red Maple, specializing in stained-glass mosaics, oil painting, and mixed-media artwork. Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and artistic traditions from around the world, her work combines diverse materials including glass, smalti, ceramic tiles, metal, rock, slate, and wood. She studied at the Chicago Mosaic School and further developed her skills through advanced mosaic workshops with renowned artist Verdiano Marzi. Influenced by the architectural work of Antoni Gaudí and her travels to more than 20 countries, Saraf often blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating cultural art forms such as Dhokra tribal metalwork into her mosaics. Her work has been exhibited through galleries including Artem Pop Up Gallery, and she has contributed to large-scale public art projects, including a mural for the Cook County Health Center. In addition to her artistic career, Saraf holds a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.