The corners of Mumbai city are filled with stories of love, companionship, and camaraderie. All of which find a space in city-based illustrator Hitekshi Dama’s works

It was natural, remarked Dama, saying, “Many of my meetings take place there.” The illustration captures the animated couple sharing a quiet moment in the iconic Pali Hill outlet

From taking selfies to sharing a cuppa, they pose around the exotic eatery. The space has been a mainstay in the popular, hip suburb, with Dama herself a part of its clientele. “I was a regular through all my years at college. Every time you visit the space, you find something new,” she shares

What makes Dama’s work even more accurate is her style of blending photography and illustration. “I love clicking pictures. So, I thought of bringing both the art forms together on a single platform,” the illustrator remarked

Recalling the genesis of her artworks, Dama says “My tryst with illustrations began in 2017 and candies has played a major role in my artistic journey”