Hello Alien Art Friends! How are you?
My interest in Umbanda, an Afro-Brazilian religion that mixes parts of African, Catholic, and indigenous religions, inspired this artwork.
This is my tribute to Exu.
Exu, a left-wing ghost who is regarded the guardian of roads and passages, has always captivated me.
I wanted to create art that represented Exu in a modern and contemporary way, that was attractive, but also meaningful and respectful.
Meu interesse pela Umbanda, religião afro-brasileira que mistura partes de religiões africanas, católicas e indígenas, inspirou esta obra.
Essa é minha homenagem a Exu.
Exu, espírito de esquerda que é considerado o guardião dos caminhos e das passagens sempre me cativou.
Queria criar uma arte que representasse Exu de uma forma moderna e contemporânea, sendo atraente mas também significativa e respeitosa.
The image is made up of a series of elements that represent different aspects of Exu.
Exu's face: Exu's face is portrayed in a masculine and strong way. He has piercing heterochromatic eyes and an enigmatic smile.
The crown: Exu's crown is usually depicted with stones and metals, representing Exu's power and authority. I decided to make it with a lotus flower.
The trident: A weapon that is associated with Exu. It represents Exu's power to open paths and remove obstacles.
The flames: I included some flame patterns to represent Exu's energy. They are a symbol of your strength and power.
The background: The background of the image is an interdimensional space, representing the material world where Exu acts.
I wanted to represent Exu as a protective spirit. Exu's strong face and enigmatic smile suggest that he is a powerful and wise spirit. The crown and trident represent your power and authority. Flames represent your energy and strength, helping people overcome obstacles.
What did you think of the art? Did you already know anything about Exu?
A imagem é composta por uma série de elementos que representam diferentes aspectos de Exu.
Rosto de Exu: O rosto de Exu é retratado de forma masculina e forte. Ele tem olhos heterocromáticos penetrantes e um sorriso enigmático.
A coroa: A coroa de Exu costuma ser representada com pedras e metais, representando o poder e autoridade de Exu. Resolvi fazer com uma flor de lótus.
O tridente: Arma associada a Exu. Representa o poder de Exu de abrir caminhos e remover obstáculos.
As chamas: incluí alguns padrões de chamas para representar a energia de Exu. Eles são um símbolo de sua força e poder.
O fundo: O fundo da imagem é um espaço interdimensional, representando o mundo material onde Exu atua.
Queria representar Exu como espírito protetor. O rosto forte e o sorriso enigmático de Exu sugerem que ele é um espírito poderoso e sábio. A coroa e o tridente representam seu poder e autoridade. As chamas representam sua energia e força, ajudando as pessoas a superar obstáculos.
O que você achou da arte? Você já sabia alguma coisa sobre Exu?
Visualization: Start by seeking inspiration from my meditation experiences, nature, art, literature, and more. Visualize the concept and mood I want to convey in my artwork.
Model Creation: Craft a central focal point or model. This can be a stock image, and I now use MJ to create this core element.
Gathering Elements: Collect a variety of visual elements that align with my vision, including textures, patterns, and objects.
Digital Collage: Begin a digital collage session using Photoshop. Compose the elements into a cohesive composition. Experiment with placement, size, color blending, and other techniques to achieve the desired visual impact.
Fine-Tuning: Fine-tune the collage, making adjustments as needed to achieve the desired visual harmony.
Completion: Consider the artwork finished only when it matches my initial concept and vision.
Audience Reception: Share the artwork through social media or exhibitions to collect feedback and observe how viewers engage.
Reflection and Adaptation: Reflect on the feedback, using this information to adapt and evolve my creative process for future projects.
