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Two hands. Two worlds.
Isia, ambidextrous artist from Réunion Island
Isia Augustine is a Reunion Island visual artist, manga artist and ambidextrous drawing artist. He has drawn with both hands since childhood. Today, he works on two different drawings at the same time, one with each hand.
Performance
Ambidextrous
Simultaneous creation — India ink
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Artistic practice
A two-handed drawing practice
Isia creates two different compositions simultaneously, one with each hand. He often works with India ink and a brush.
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The drawing happens before your eyes. A living gesture.
Isia builds each drawing in the moment, between control and instinct. Each hand follows its own path while he coordinates both drawings.
Visual language
Ink, manga and illustration
Manga and fantasy are part of Isia’s visual world. His drawings include characters, bodies and architecture. His work also includes murals and publishing illustrations.
Explore his workA practice in motion
A drawing challenge in Sainte-Marie
In December 2022, Isia completed eight canvases at the Sainte-Marie media library while drawing with both hands. Imaz Press published a report about the challenge.
Read the reportA collaboration around a book
In an interview published in June 2025, Isia discussed his collaboration with Jacques Dumora: a selection of his images became the starting point for the stories in Mio or The Invention of Worlds.
Discover the bookInterviews and references
Reunion Island media have covered Isia’s live work, publishing projects and 2022 artistic challenge.
Meet Isia
Isia performs live and leads drawing workshops. Practical details are available on the pages dedicated to these activities.
For an interview or another project, contact Isia.