Ari

Ari is an illustrator from Michigan, currently based in Grand Rapids. Rooted in a lifelong love of art, Ari’s creative practice is deeply intertwined with her commitment to advocacy for women's health and safety issues. Through both her artwork and her outreach, she seeks to provide a voice for those who feel silenced, transforming personal and collective stories into visual narratives. Her work reflects a sensitivity to storytelling, a passion for justice, and a drive to connect art with empowerment. Ari’s dream is to transition from her 9–5 career into life as a full-time book illustrator, where she can continue building worlds that inspire resilience, imagination, and hope.