Today, we’re thrilled to welcome back Indian illustratorAkshara Ashok, who you might remember from our previous posts. If you’re not familiar with her work yet, Akshara is redefining the boundaries of digital art with her bold and vibrant comics. By blending Indian tradition with modern themes, her art fearlessly addresses taboo topics that many girls and women face—such as periods, body hair, and women’s hygiene—everyday issues that are common yet rarely discussed openly.
Until then, scroll down to enjoy a fresh selection of her latest comics and discover more about the artist and the meaningful work she creates.
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When asked if there are moments from daily life that feel too outrageous or personal to turn into a comic, despite a secret desire to do so, the cartoonist said: “Yes, of course. There are moments that I don’t really mind sharing, but the audience might feel like it’s too personal. Over the years, I think the fear of, ‘what will people say?’ has gotten to me. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older or because the internet isn’t the same as it was a few years ago. I’m trying to work around it.”
We were also curious to know whether Akshara believes humor has a unique power to address social and cultural taboos. The artist shared her perspective on how she navigates that balance in her work: “I personally use humor to make people understand issues more easily without sounding like I’m attacking them. But it’s important to be sensitive while joking about certain issues. Laughing at someone and laughing with someone is different—I wish people on the internet understood that better.”
Lastly, the comic artist shared how much she enjoys seeing people react to her work and connect with it in meaningful ways: “It’s always fun to see people reacting to my comics in person. During conventions, I put my comics out for people to see. Live reactions are always funny to watch.”
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