Keerthana Uthiramerur

Keerthana Uthiramerur is an Indian-Canadian comic artist and illustrator. She blends the narrative sensibilities of the Gothic genre with a vibrant, playful approach to colour. Her artistic ethos is defined by a commitment to conveying earnestness and humanity even against the backdrop of darker themes. She can be found browsing the comics section at the library, watching indie horror game play-throughs, or spending time with friends.

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

The people of Omelas enjoy perfect, prosperous lives. They dance and sing and celebrate. But they are no simple people. Kept underneath in a dark basement is the price for their happiness. The child of Omelas is no simple child. And the decision every person from Omelas has to make is no simple decision.

This illustrated adaptation of the short story by Ursula K. Le Guin imagines the city, the people, and the moral dilemma of Omelas.

Vienza’s Sketchbook

Sunil, a writer seeking inspiration, decides to escape to the countryside and stay with the Whitcomb family at their manor. While there, he discovers a former guest’s sketchbook and the encrypted clues she left behind.

An interactive 37-page mystery comic with crossword puzzles to let audiences discover the happenings of Whitcomb Manor for themselves. 

Nocturna: Allure of Dreams

A lipstick packaging collection centred on the surreal, whimsical nature of dreams. The five lipstick boxes feature illustrations that explore what the inside of someone’s dreamscape looks like.

Three Tenets

A three-page comic that follows Indus and his older cousin, members of a prestigious monster-hunting family, as they discuss the three core tenets of their clan. Despite the weight of those ancient values, Indus realizes that their world may not be as black-and-white as they were taught to believe.