The following illustrations are from Shebani Rao, interpreting and reflecting on the Soham Dance Space Transform | Affirm Kick-Off Convening, an online gathering that framed Soham’s Artist-in-Residence Programs and spurred dialogue for imaginations beyond.

Shebani Rao Illustration Bumbing into Boxes
Shebani Rao Illustration Falling through the Cracks
Shebani Rao Illustration MultiTrick Ponies

Shebani Rao (she/her) is a Philly-based comic artist, illustrator, and researcher. Her work has been featured in LitHub, The Margins, Buzzfeed India, Tides, and others. She enjoys interdisciplinary artistic projects of all kinds. She also collaborates with various nonprofits and works for Philadelphia City government by day. You can check out her daily musings on Instagram: @shebanimal.