Creatures that feel familiar, but don’t quite exist @CBCArts

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Making Altera Bestium: artist Carmen Mahave @slug.fruit explores the “Othered” body through creatures that feel familiar, but don’t quite exist.

Produced in association with CBC Creator Network.

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