Something Wretched, Something Remembered

Maximalist Magazine
Dec 1, 2024
1 min read

Ariana Semsarha, illustration, 2024

"In a very tender, human way, I just want to make work that feels personal and already lived through. Everyone has a story to tell, and connecting with each other over those stories is probably one of my favorite aspects of being a person."

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