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Segundo Planes — Changó llen con el cielo en la mano
Segundo Planes

Changó llen con el cielo en la mano

A vibrant and spiritually charged composition, this acrylic painting by Segundo Planes captures Changó, the Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning, in a powerful moment of divine authority. Bold, expressive brushwork and rich, saturated colors convey the orisha's commanding presence as he holds the sky itself within his grasp. The work reflects Planes' deep engagement with Afro-Cuban religious iconography, merging sacred symbolism with dynamic painterly energy.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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Latin America

May 29, 2014

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Segundo Planes, Changó llen con el cielo en la mano

A vibrant and spiritually charged composition, this acrylic painting by Segundo Planes captures Changó, the Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning, in a powerful moment of divine authority. Bold, expressive brushwork and rich, saturated colors convey the orisha's commanding presence as he holds the sky itself within his grasp. The work reflects Planes' deep engagement with Afro-Cuban religious iconography, merging sacred symbolism with dynamic painterly energy.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, Yoruba Mythology, Afro-Cuban Religion, Contemporary Artist, Figurative Art, Spiritual Imagery, Spanish Artist, Vibrant Colors