Invocation Of Oya
Every so often, I come across another artist whose work inspires me! The Original photograph captured by Photographer J. Robertson embodied the emotions I wanted to feel when I created a Goddess piece, at peace but powerful. Invocation of Oya's Name sake came after her creation. As I read through lists of African goddesses, trying to find one who is the one I had just painted, it wasn’t until I read the description of Oya that I knew. Often depicted in Red, with a copper crown. Oya is the goddess of weather, known for her love of her people. Her themes are justice, tradition, zeal, and femininity. Her symbols are fire, water, and the number 9. Needing to depict her love and sacrifice for her people, I chose to use copper drips.
Every so often, I come across another artist whose work inspires me! The Original photograph captured by Photographer J. Robertson embodied the emotions I wanted to feel when I created a Goddess piece, at peace but powerful. Invocation of Oya's Name sake came after her creation. As I read through lists of African goddesses, trying to find one who is the one I had just painted, it wasn’t until I read the description of Oya that I knew. Often depicted in Red, with a copper crown. Oya is the goddess of weather, known for her love of her people. Her themes are justice, tradition, zeal, and femininity. Her symbols are fire, water, and the number 9. Needing to depict her love and sacrifice for her people, I chose to use copper drips.
Every so often, I come across another artist whose work inspires me! The Original photograph captured by Photographer J. Robertson embodied the emotions I wanted to feel when I created a Goddess piece, at peace but powerful. Invocation of Oya's Name sake came after her creation. As I read through lists of African goddesses, trying to find one who is the one I had just painted, it wasn’t until I read the description of Oya that I knew. Often depicted in Red, with a copper crown. Oya is the goddess of weather, known for her love of her people. Her themes are justice, tradition, zeal, and femininity. Her symbols are fire, water, and the number 9. Needing to depict her love and sacrifice for her people, I chose to use copper drips.