Shebani is an illustrator, writer, and visual artist. Her work has been featured in The New York Historical, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, and Vox Populi, and by publications like McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and Lit Hub. She also teaches cooking classes in Philly.
Inspiration
My banner artwork is a celebration of the cultural foods of South Street, from gyros to arepas to jerk chicken. South Street and its restaurants, both past and present, are a testament to the beauty of melding of flavors and cultures when the very idea of diversity is under threat. This piece brings together my passions for illustration and cooking in a visual love letter to South Street’s diverse cuisines.