Faculty of Design
Illustration
Naemal Afzal
Lam’bay Baal
Illustration
“Lam’bay Baal” (long hair) reflects the experience of navigating beauty standards and expectations in the desi diaspora, revealing both the weight carried and the effort required to maintain them.

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Naemal Afzal aka. Naecreates
Illustration
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