In this conversation, Dimitra and illustrator Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon discuss how art can hold memory, identity, and texture all at once. They explore Sumana’s use of handmade stamp carving as a method to bridge Indian folk art with contemporary illustration. Through a personal, layered approach, Sumana shows how creativity shaped by cultural heritage and global experience can result in work that feels both timeless and deeply individual. The episode highlights the emotional power of tactile process, the beauty of visual storytelling, and the value of staying authentic—even when market trends suggest otherwise.