Bhavani Bala

Bhavani Bala

she/they · Glasgow & Singapore

I am a visual storyteller and facilitator based in Glasgow and Singapore. I have a BA (Architecture) from the National University of Singapore and an MDes (Communication Design) from the Glasgow School of Art.

My creative practice enables the creation of authentic, evocative stories. Through comics and illustration, I explore themes of south asian identity, mental health awareness and featuring (the star of the show) my cat, Kevin. I am currently working on a bunch of community/collaboration-focused comics and publications, focussing on the ripple effects of empire on modern society and how history can be a tool for making sense of the world today.

I meld community engagement and storytelling through my workshop facilitation practice, primarily in Improvisational theatre. I am also the co-founder and Artistic Director of Kutty Press, a mini publishing experiment rooted in the spirit of play, process, and print, weaving together visual storytelling, political reflection, and the tactile joy of printmaking and bookmaking.

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