River Child emerged from the tales I absorbed while growing up in Jamaica. Throughout the island's rivers, whispers abound of a mystical, mermaid-like figure. Legend has it that whoever dares to snatch her comb will be blessed with unimaginable wealth. Yet, those who falter in the attempt face a perilous fate, meeting a watery demise.
My story
In my rendition of this legend, a curious child ventures into the rivers and stumbles upon a serene mermaid, her beauty belying the danger she poses. Ignoring warnings, the child brazenly snatches the comb from her flowing locks. Despite the mermaid's plea for its return, she reveals a merciless side, and the encounter takes a grisly turn, leaving a haunting tale of peril and gore in its wake.
Character Design
I used photos from my childhood to inspired the clothing of the character in the animation
Paying honour to some of the hairstyles that were typically seen on children growing up in Jamaica in the 2000s