"Brujería: A Quest for Identity" is Sofia's Illustration Program Thesis Project—a visual exploration of the intricate connections between Afro-Caribbean faiths and the concept of chosen family within LGBTQ+ communities.
Through a series of 8 large-scale illustrations and the accompanying zine titled "I AM HOME" (2022), the project aims to portray the beauty, tenderness, and support found within these communities. In recognition of its contribution, methodology, and presentation, the project received an Honourable Mention for the 2022 OCAD ILLU PROGRAM MEDAL. Each illustration and page of the zine serves as a window into the magic and healing power of secure family attachments, offering a message of hope and solidarity to LGBTQ+ individuals navigating their own paths to self-discovery and acceptance.