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As Words Fail Him, This 21 Y.O. Artist Makes Comics To Project His Mental Turmoil
- IWB Post
- May 9, 2018
How many times do words fail you when it comes to explaining the storm you are battling inside you? Facing a similar situation, a 21-year-old creator from Mumbai, who goes by the pen-name Sandy, has created the comic ‘SandSerif’ which uses dark humor to deal with themes like depression, low self-esteem and the need for validation.
‘SandSerif’ started in June 2017 and for Sandy it’s a way of communicating with the world. Whenever a negative thought attacks him, he draws it out. “I enjoy being a character. I don’t want to attach a different name or face to it yet. The comics are basically projections of myself on paper. It’s all autobiographical,” he said.
SandSerif
social anxiety
Of late, he has teamed up with Threadless, an e-commerce website and an online community of artists to make money off his art. He now sells his comics merchandise like mugs, T-shirts, hoodies, pillow cases etc.
SandSerif
when you have to rehearse your order every time
SandSerif
self hate is a hobby sorry for the lack of humour this time
His work has been appreciated by many, with his audience growing day-by-day. “I’ve had people thank me for making them feel like they aren’t alone in feeling how they do. And, of course, I feel the same when I see those messages,” he said.
SandSerif
me today
SandSerif
thoughts
“I don’t start a comic until I can completely visualize it in my head, punchline, and everything,” he added. “Art comes from a deeper place, as compared to talking; visuals can always convey more than just words.”
H/t: The Hindu
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