Shaun Beyale (Diné) Navajo will discuss his art and his journey as a comic book artist, illustrator, painter, screen printer and digital artist. From growing up in Shiprock, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation to his early interest in comics, superheroes, and his passion for drawing that sparked a lifelong journey to create. Shaun was drawn toward the genre of comic books and superheroes because it reminds him of the old traditional stories of good versus evil. Using his cultural stories as inspiration to create something new and more modern, Shaun created his own Indigenous Superheroes. Powerful Native women define Beyale’s characters, reflecting his upbringing surrounded by generations of strong women who inspired him. The Navajo culture is a matrilineal society, women tend to have more power and have a strong presence in cultural stories.
Shaun has recently created Indigenous Superheroes for the Marvel Universe, a lifelong dream. He hopes that his characters and comics will be a source of education about contemporary Indigenous culture. His motto is “Empowerment thru Art”. He creates and shares his empowering art with hope to inspire future generations to find their inner “Monster Slayer” to face life’s challenges.

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