We Are Volcanoes — A Manifesto

The volcano is a metaphor for creation and human potential. It stands visible as a mountain, yet the forces driving its eruption lie deep beneath the surface. We, too, carry an internal fire—a capacity for transformation that burns brightly even when unseen.

Volcanoes embody raw power, reminding us of life's cyclical nature and the beauty that emerges from destruction. Deep within, a shared magma connects all volcanoes across the planet. This underground network reflects how we connect as creative beings: an inner fuel driving our work, expression, and shared experience. We are volcanoes.

I'm Shut Up Claudia (Cláudia Alexandrino), a Portuguese illustrator and artist based in Milan. Explore my work here: https://www.shutupclaudia.com/

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