Author: natasha devalia
Author Poetry and Art books: ‘Tears and Grape Seeds’ 2025, ‘one touch of the rope’, 2024 and ‘Unseen Veins’, 2023
Zambian of South Asian descent, living in Thailand.
I write poetry, perform, and I’m currently an MFA (painting) student. The themes of my art whether expressed through movement, poetry, painting or as interdisciplinary forms include identity, belonging, mental health and family life.
Sunset on the Zambezi 1/3
Pascal
Full Moon in the Savannah
I’m a Leopard, Mama
Giraffe Pose
Giraffe photos by Maher Kassar We spent at least half an hour watching these two giraffes fighting one evening at Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park. The wrestling match could go on for days, until one of them walks away. And then still the other might follow for more.
Simba
Photos by Maher
Blocks and Princes
Rahul caught a little cold yesterday. Rahul: Aaaaah mama, my nose not working. It's blocks ---------------------- Leila pointing at Rahul: I like this prince mama. Rahul: I not a prince, I little baby dinosaur. And the bickering began!
Little Bit Lollipop
Rahul: Mum, you want some of my grapes? Me: Thanks Rahul. But I'm full, I just ate a lot of food. Leila: You full? Is your belly hurting? Me: My belly is OK. But it's true, if you eat too much your belly can hurt. Also if you eat too little it can hurt. Eat … Continue reading Little Bit Lollipop
Double Backbend
Photos by Pascaline
Natasha Devalia 