MYRISTICA, a special supplement to KALEIDOSCOPE Magazine’s issue #36 created in partnership with Gucci, portrays experimental cellist and songwriter Kelsey Lu as the protagonist of a comic book illuminating her personal journey—with references drawn from fable, cosmology and afrofuturism.

Lead Illustrator, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Panelist: Terrell Villiers

Concept Development, Script and Dialogue: Akia Dorsainvil

Creative Direction: Alessio Ascari

Lead Colorist, Co-Illustrator: Catherine Villalonga

Cover Art Direction & Design: Hassan Rahim

Project Management: Cristina Travaglini, Ashley Solage

Created with the generous support of GUCCI

Published as a supplement to KALEIDOSCOPE issue 36 (SS20), this comic book was conceptualized and created by Terrell Villiers & Akia Dorsainvil of Masisi Studios. All of the artists responsible for making this comic come to fruition are members of the Fempower artist collective, Miami, FL. © 2020 KALEIDOSCOPE and the artists.