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Chicagoland World Waves Artist 🇮🇳 🎶🎨
🫂 community: @worldwaves.live
🎧 wife manager: @djillestdoitall
🎤 founder: @manimala.studio

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Who are we? We are World Waves and we are building a Chicago creative community that is about celebrating the diversity of this beautiful city. World Waves is a combination of art, music and community. We can't wait to share more with you. Check out the link in bio to stay connected. taken in Chicago by @shereene.manimala

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2 months ago

i am an artist show - SOLD OUT

I went into my first art show thinking that it didn’t matter if anything sold. This was about me ripping off the bandaid and sharing something from my heart. I’ve always been a creative kid but calling myself an artist has just been weird. I was in a funk when I picked up the pieces. I only sold two pieces and I felt bad about myself. And then slowly I get the messages “do you still have ____?”

It’s really a wild feeling. One day you’re proud, the next day you’re not sure if anyone will like my work and then the next day I’m inspired.

Thank you all for helping me make this happen and all of you that said “yes, you are an artist”

SO ARE YOU 🙃 by @shereene.manimala

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a year ago

I’m finally ready 🙃

Before I get into the thank you’s and what this day meant to me, I have to share the beautiful work @byneel_patel put together three months ago that I’m just sharing now.

@djillestdoitall told me that I’d know when I’m ready without pressuring me to think about a specific timeline. He hasn’t brought it up once but I’ve thought about it. Why can’t I just get my shit together?!

I don’t even know how many times I’ve been “depressed” since this day. I could probably look at the printouts of the months with my smilie faces to track my moods daily. I could probably ask my therapist and psych provider their assessment on how they would describe what these past three months looked like.

To me it was a lot of ups and downs. But what’s most important are the moments, seasons, days, even weeks when I felt grounded. When I felt like I could trust myself. I 1000% trusted God. Not that I didn’t trust God during the highs and lows but I definitely forgot to pray sometimes during the ups and I prayed even more during the sadness.

Mental health is weird. The idea of “good” and “bad” is weird. Stability is always what we are working towards. I’ve had to cancel events. Back out of projects I was excited about. I’ve brought out my art supplies. I’ve put them all away. I’ve trusted myself. I’ve doubted myself. And I’ve created a lot of art.

I shared on my story recently that this past weekend with sanu and @dannykulasik lit me up in a way I felt disconnected from. It didnt feel like that intoxicating high that I’ve gotten so used to the past five years. The high I’ve been chasing. The addiction to the hype girl. The addiction to the feeling of producing art, creating space and connecting with people I’m inspired by.

It’s complicated and yet so simple.

If you resonate, please keep going. Every time I get really low, I think about my three family members that lost their lives way too early. They should be here right now and so I will take my meds, focus on what I have on my plate, go to therapy, schedule my psych appts and finally go see a long Covid neurologist.

I don’t know if you’re ever fully ready. But you’re def worth it. taken in Muse Coffee Studio by @shereene.manimala

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a year ago

CHICAGO - Join us for our World Waves video shoot on Friday, July 24th, at 4pm at Healthy Hood in Pilsen. This is for the song ‘Seen’ from our upcoming album. We’re bringing community together for a cookout and we’d love for y’all to be a part of the experience.

Please RSVP at worldwavesvideo.com - link is in the bio

We can’t wait to see you!

#worldwaves #chicagoart #chicagoartisf #chicagomusic #chicagomusician Flyer for world waves video shoot on Friday, July 24th, at 4pm at Healthy Hood in pilsen taken in Pilsen, Chicago by @shereene.manimala

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This journey has been both challenging and a ton of fun! We’re so excited to share this body of work with you! Link is in our bio. #worldwaves #chicagoart #chicagoartists #chicagoart #chicagomusic taken in Chicago, Illinois by @shereene.manimala

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15 days ago

I am an artist and I say yes to myself! #worldwaves #chicagoartist #chicagomusician #chicagoartists #chicagoart by @shereene.manimala

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16 days ago

Fitssss taken in Westchester, Illinois by @shereene.manimala

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17 days ago

Im not sure if anyone is going to watch the entire 4 min of this video but I made it for myself. I used to do a lot of grwm vlog type of videos and then I started making “content”. Content to share my work. I feel like something is missing when we focus on content like that. I just turned on my camera, started getting ready, talking and here we are. Monday felt big to officially announce the album presale. This whole project feels big. This morning I had vocal lessons and I struggled. I’m so new to this stuff and I’m still committed to showing up for it. One day at a time.

Brands I used:
@scratchgoods
@dieuxskin
@larocheposayusa
@jonesroadbeauty
@anastasiabeverlyhills
@maybelline
#chicagoartist #chicagoindiemusic #chicagoartists #chicagomusic #worldwaves taken in Westchester, Illinois by @shereene.manimala

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17 days ago

HYPE TRAIN WITH @randishofficial @emari000 and @_emmanuelmendezmusic

We come together to celebrate eachother, our gifts and play the music of our fellow indie artist homies!

#indieartists #indiemusician #hypetrain #supportartists #supportmusicians taken in Hype Train by @shereene.manimala

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18 days ago

Thank you all for your support throughout this journey. Our album presale is officially open!

Click the link in our bio, or comment ALBUM and we'll send you the direct link.

THANK YOU to the 25+ artists who are part of this project, including our parents, nieces, and nephews. This has truly been a labor of love, and we can't wait to share the story behind it all.

When the album is released on July 27, you'll receive the digital album, and we'll mail you a CD and a zine filled with the lyrics and stories behind the music.

Thank youuuuu!! 🌍🌊
#chicagoart #chicagomusic #chicagoartists #chicagoartist #chicagomusician by @shereene.manimala

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Change the world. We have that power. If you aren’t happy because majority of your life you’re doing stuff that makes you feel meh, then it’s your responsibility to contribute to humanity by switching that up. We need a better world where we are grounded, happy, connected to ourselves and kinder to each other. Show up to those pearly gates proud. Thanks @its_ae_lee and @gotthejuice.productions for the anthem!

#chicagoart #chicagoartist #chicagoartists #chicagoartwork #chicagomusic taken in Pearly Gates by @shereene.manimala

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20 days ago

Happy Sunday yall! Today for f small talk, we chat about creating when you don’t have the energy or inspiration. by @shereene.manimala

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