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Rendered delicately and with a childlike touch, Bans endearing characters are frequently shown wearing underpants or tights, or str anger still, sprouting cactus plants from their heads. Asked why she chooses elephants and underwear, the answer lies in the comfort they provide. These things are like talismans. Its scary to imagine that someday I wont exist in this world anymore. I am troub led by the urge to run away from this fear. Elephants make me feel safe. They have saved me many times, says Ban.