Aastha Agrawal

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Aastha Agrawal is an Indian poet, illustrator, and creative based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. Her work has appeared in Refinery29, Frankie Magazine, and Fashion Journal and was featured on UK billboards through the 2022 POCC Artist in Residence program. A 2024 finalist for the RUSSH Magazine Literary Showcase, Aastha recently released "Haul of Mood" (2025), a self-published zine blending poetry and illustration. Her work explores emotional intensity, creativity, and everyday inspiration.