Ṣango: Dance of Thunder and Fire

This painting captures the fierce and majestic spirit of Ṣango, the revered Oriṣa of thunder, lightning, and justice in Yoruba mythology. With symbolic double axes raised high and feet firmly planted in a blaze of red flames, Ṣango stands as a figure of power, defiance, and divine authority.

The swirling strokes and dynamic colour contrasts reflect the raw energy of storms and the Oriṣa’s commanding presence. His red and white regalia, colours sacred to his cult, symbolise both purification and the ferocity of elemental fire. The background, painted in turbulent textures, echoes the chaos and beauty of nature under Ṣango's command.

Inspired by ancestral memory and spiritual symbolism, this piece pays homage not only to the deity himself but also to the enduring strength of Yoruba traditions and cosmology.


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