Osheen Siva is a Goa-based multidisciplinary artist whose surrealistic illustrations unravel a vibrant spectrum of a colorful universe. The self-taught artist, who was recently featured in Asia Forbes 30 under 30, paints an incredible canvas of fearless characters. Osheen’s unique interpretation of escapism takes the viewers on a spectacular journey that is filtered through the stances of surrealism, sci-fi, and speculative fiction. Beyond this bold display of aesthetics, however, deeper meanings emerge, revealing empowering themes of feminine and queer power. Osheen’s distinct style has ensued commissions with various renowned brands like Its Nice That, Adult Swim, Dr.Martens, Apple, Starbucks, Absolut, etc–and even gained features in various acclaimed publications. Deeply rooted in their Tamil and Dalit heritage, and galvanized by the popular school of thought known as Afrofuturism, Osheen’s works have evolved into a signature style self-coined as Tamil Futurism or Dalit Tamil Futures. Valiant characters,hybrid mutants, or sometimes even a reimagined human yearning for escapism or simply grappling with the summer heat can be seen as animated to life through a gamut of media including immersive, performance or public art, and digital illustration.