SKU: G-MYOK20081

Myths, Magic, and Meaning
Using myths and legends from Africa (Yoruba), Native America (Cherokee), and Judeo-Christian traditions, I am extrapolating, interpolating, combining, paralleling (where appropriate), and refashioning these myths to compose neo-narratives that reflect my diverse cultural background--African, Native American, and Christian. To this end, I am writing neo-story myths and creating a series of studies and paintings reflective of the ideas, symbols, and content of this new meta-cultural version.

Orunmila (Yoruba)
Orunmila is the orisha of wisdom and divination. He was the only orisha allowed to witness the creation of the universe by Olorun and bears witness to our destinies in the making as well. This is the source of his title of Eleri Ipin or "Witness to Destiny in its Creation". His priests, the babalawos or "Fathers of the Secrets" must devote themselves entirely to the practice of divination and the accompanying arts. Through the Table of Ifá his priests unfold the secrets of the universe and the secrets of the unfolding of our lives.

Title: Myths, Magic, and Meaning - Orunmila Knows the Future
Artist: Cora Marshall
Size: 15" X 15"
Medium: Giclee
Edition: 100

NOTE: Giclee prints are made with archival materials and are hand-signed by the artist. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.