Mesoma Hammida Onyeagba’s vibrant work bridges painting and textiles, transforming salvaged fabrics into powerful visual narratives. Influenced by her Nigerian heritage and collaborative practices, Onyeagba honors identity, nostalgia, and community through rich textures and immersive storytelling. In this interview, she shares insights into her creative process, inspirations, and her ongoing exploration of representation and joy.

Carlotta Hey is a Melbourne-based product developer and freelance fashion illustrator whose practice explores the relationship between texture, form, and fashion. Through intricate mark-making, layered materials, and a refined approach to detail, Hey creates contemporary illustrations that reveal the emotion and structure embedded within garments.