It's hard to believe it's already been over two weeks since I first launched my Oya-themed merchandise collection in conjunction with Black History Month. The response so far has been incredible! Now that the Sentinel Superhero Vigilante Collection is out in the world, I wanted to give you all a glimpse behind-the-scenes at what went into bringing this meaningful design to life.
When I first discovered Oya, I was immediately drawn to her commanding presence as the Yoruba goddess of storms and protector of women. As I dove deeper into her mythology while developing my Sentinel Superhero Vigilante serial, I found continual inspiration in translating her fierce essence into my protagonist's journey.
Oya Orisha as a Mythic Inspiration
From Oya's mastery over lightning to her unwavering sense of justice, her iconic attributes manifest themselves within my heroic vigilante's character. I dreamed of one day honoring this divine muse through a merchandise collection.
After pouring over gorgeous artistic depictions of Oya, I finalized the merchandise design evoking her strength and magic. When samples of the T-shirt and mug arrived, we had a delightful photoshoot where I got to model the collection. I love repping goddess culture while also supporting my fictional world!
I hope this behind-the-scenes glimpse at my creative process inspires you to discover more about Oya and her ties to the Sentinel. I had a fun time celebrating this release [YOUTUBE VIDEO]. Channeling such divine feminine energy truly feeds my passion. Click here for the collection!
