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Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Glamour, Amor!” demonstrates gender exploration and diversity by synthesizing ballroom culture and Haus dynamics with the visuals of a Glamour enchantment. Castor’s costume makes reference to the Orisha Obatala, the Yoruba Sky Father and the creator of human bodies.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
Pages 10-11 of “I Am Home”, a short comic/zine where Castor starts his self-healing journey with the help of his partner.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
Pages 12-13 of “I Am Home”, a short comic/zine where Castor starts his self-healing journey with the help of his partner.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Higher-Self” describes the internal relationship of Castor with their past, present, and future self, through the implementation of textures and abstraction.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Feathers and Mourning” Depicts mourning and healing through metaphor, by using birdcage imagery to signify the release and finalization of a relationship.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Ancestrales” highlights the importance of LGBTQ+ elders for younger generations. In this piece, Castor and his friends are taught about the Yoruba Orishas (Elegua, Ogun, Ochosi, and Osun) by The Elders.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Curanderos” correlates popular LGBTQ+ imagery with pagan healing practices by making reference to the AIDS Memorial quilt and Santería motifs.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Menjurje” synthesizes green/kitchen magic with preventative healthcare, and makes reference to the Brazilian Orixá Ossanha, the deity of the leaves and medicinal plants.
Illustration by Sofia Reyes
“Shine, Boo!” illustrates Castor’s true moment of self-love, with the influence of the Metresa Anaisa Pye, one of the female Lwa of the 21 Divisions (Dominican Vodou) and the spirit of Love, Money, Luck and Happiness.

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