Verushka Pillay was born in Johannesburg and raised in both Lenasia
South and Corlett Gardens, South Africa, before moving to and settling in the USA.
During the Apartheid regime, the Group Areas Act placed us 22 Miles away from the
city, in an underdeveloped Township, which meant that things were inconvenient.

We resided in this designated location, called Lenasia South which was for Indians, for
16 years, before relocating closer to the city. South Africa was still developing although,
we had State-controlled TV, Magazines, books, and Newspapers.

My ’90s childhood was filled with reading American and European comics in the Sunday
Times newspapers, and occasionally getting my hands on an Archibald comic through a
neighbor. Things were expensive in a developing country, so getting my hands on
anything from the USA was a treat. I delved into every imaginable cartoon and
discovered that some originated as comics.
My affinity for stories with artwork, a practice dating from cave paintings to books,
continues. I’m thrilled to be part of the creative process, collaborating with other talented
artists to share, inspire, and provoke thought.

Viśhva, meaning UNIVERSE in Sanskrit, is reflected in our logo—an ancient symbol
representing the universe and the ultimate reality created by the Ancient Tamil culture.
This symbol signifies the cycle of life. – Creation, Preservation, and Destruction.

As I take you through the adventures of my imagination, I hope to share a piece of my
childhood escapism with you, beginning with adventures through the whimsical ainforest
environment of The Zonderblommers™. The series is based on a Quirky group of
mammal creatures, that navigate the terrains of the rainforests! Mayor Zonderblommer
leads the pack, as she leads with wisdom! Each issue Touches on topics about
self-confrontation, Teamwork, and how to process feelings- something I had to learn
along my journey.

Grab a Comic, Some Merchandise, and your whimsical self, and join the Journey!
Thank you for allowing me to share my creations with you! Your support holds immense
value for me. Feel Free to reach out and Say Hi!