Description
Wind cannot be held.
Fire cannot remain unchanged.
Both exist to transform.
This painting is inspired by Iansã (Oyá), the Afro-Brazilian Orisha of winds, storms, lightning, and transformation. A powerful feminine presence, she embodies the courage to embrace change and the strength to move forward when life demands renewal.
Her flowing red garments evoke movement, vitality, and the unstoppable energy of nature. She is both the storm that clears the path and the wind that carries us toward new beginnings.
Rather than representing destruction, Iansã reminds us that every transformation begins with the courage to let go of what no longer serves us.
Part of my exploration of spirituality through symbolic imagery, this work reflects the universal cycles of change, resilience, and rebirth. Through watercolor, I seek to express the invisible forces that shape our inner lives and guide us toward becoming who we are meant to be.
Every storm carries the promise of a clearer sky.
🥃 Iansã – Oyá
🖼️ Collection: Faith
💫 Inspiration: Iansã (Oyá), the Afro-Brazilian Orisha of winds and transformation
📆 June 2025
