hi im hewa :)

multi-medium artist ​based in toronto, ​ontario

all about hewa !

hewa / darusi (he/him) is a 21 year old Black, disabled, trans, lesbian, immigrant artist. all of the work he creates are inspired by and centre his communities and experiences.


he is currently working towards a degree in journalism at the university of toronto.

music

mortal melancholy; immortal joy ​released in early 2022.


debut album loading...

Hijaiyah Tracing Letter Alif Arabic Alphabet Tracing

writing

articles + essays

Black Lesbianism: Love Beyond the Binary ​published by the Ebony Tomatoes Collective ​in 2024.


Why the ‘post-pandemic’ era is a myth for ​people living with disabilities published ​by the Toronto Observer in 2024.


Loss without Love self-published on ​Substack in 2023.

poetry

the house of remembrance self-published ​on Substack in 2024.


femmeness is femininity undone self-​published on Substack in 2024.


do i trust mysef enough to remember? ​self-published on Substack in 2024.

Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines

textile

art

hewacrochets

crochet jellyfish hats + ​bandanas made by hand.

stall at the toronto bazaar.

socials

Simple Instagram Icon
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Hijaiyah Tracing Letter Alif Arabic Alphabet Tracing
Hijaiyah Tracing Letter Alif Arabic Alphabet Tracing
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Organic Irregular Blob with Drop Shadow
Organic Irregular Blob with Drop Shadow
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Organic Irregular Blob with Drop Shadow
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines
Cute Handdrawn School Curly Lines

paintings

Hijaiyah Tracing Letter Alif Arabic Alphabet Tracing

contact me

hewacrochets@gmail.com

@haluc.ination on instagram

@hewasbasement on twitter

(i refuse to call it X lol)