If you’ve ever wondered what Yoruba gods like Sango or Obatala looked like, here’s your chance to find out.
Depicting
the beauty and essence of the ‘Orishas’ i.e divinities of the Yoruba
culture, in Western Nigeria, Atlanta-based Photographer James C. Lewis
created the ‘Orisha’ art exhibition to portray the Yoruba gods through
art and illustration. The Yoruba culture, which is one of the largest
tribes in Nigeria, has at least 1,700 gods of which 20 are recognized or
most famous. Some of these gods are worshiped in their own rights while
others are paid tribute through holidays and festivals.
Lewis
was intrigued by the culture and the stories behind them and sought to
portray their royalty and character using models and creative digital
photography. In the images are gods – Ogun, Esu, Oya, Yemoja,
Olokun, Orunmila, Osun, Sango, Aganju, Osanyin, Obatala, Babaluaye, Oba,
Erinle, Oko, Osunmare, Ori, Olorun, Ibeji and Osoosi.
Check it out.
We love the illustrations. What do you think of the art?
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