Abstract
Swallowsong is a 40 page slef ended Visual Novel following the tragic ending of it’s referenced text, “The Lady of Shallot” by Alfred Tenneyson.
This Visual Novel explores what happens to Elaine after her suicide through a sapphic lens leading to exploration of themes like, compulsive heternormativity, revenge, and greif.
No one should feel silent in their own story. they should especially never feel invisible and inactive. I am hoping that with this story, i can give a voice not only to elaine, but open the door for more Arthurian retellings that explore women in a transformative and empowering way.
Artist Statement
Creativity for Myra has always existed at the tip of a pencil. It was through design, through storytelling, that she found herself under-standing the world and all the complexities within. In her off time, she enjoys both Tabletop Role Playing Games and a good fantasy novel.
A recent Graduate of the Illustration Department at the Pacific Northwest College of Arts, Myra has found her work in Character de-sign, Visual development, TTRPG Character Commissions, and the gallery space that is her parent’s hallways.
She hopes to continue working in those spaces, creating whimsical intriguing stories.