Being allergic to a tonne of things is more exciting than you think. Danger lurks left, right and centre. Taking a light-hearted approach to their own suffering, Boe playfully illustrates the battles that come with having allergies and intolerances.
About the contributors
Boe
(she/they)
Artist
Boe is a self-taught illustrator and tattoo artist based in London. Boe's aim is to normalise social and political discussions and make them accessible for all. And as a queer person, their identity is a central theme to their work. Boe also lives with a wide range of allergies which has had its challenges, and has resulted in a big bag of medicines and creams to get by.
Vanesha Kirita Singh
(she/her)
Commissioning editor
Vanesha is a Digital Editor at Wellcome Collection, specialising in storytelling that centres lived experience and social justice. Her practice is shaped by decolonial and anti‑imperial politics, rooted in a deep commitment to collective liberation. She works to create caring, supportive spaces for writers and artists, and strives to empower those who are misrepresented and excluded from mainstream discourse. Vanesha is particularly drawn to storytelling that explores solidarity and resistance. Her personal research focuses on Caribbean histories, especially the system of indentureship and its ongoing legacies.