Large white peacock that is a Haitian vodun symbol closely related to images used for the orisha Obatala in Cuban Santoria. Bird stands in flower garden of clumps of pink flowers. 28 3/4" x 40 3/4" Framed. Signed with last name at lower right. A devotee of Voodoo, Byron often incorporates religious symbols into his paintings. Frequently paints a greenish-blue background to emphasize lighter objects in the foreground. This painting has been widely exhibited in both Haiti and the United States. Biography/retail: http://www.artmediahaiti.com/amh/c228.html
Keywords
West Indies, Haiti, Religion, Voodoo, Vodou, Animals, Birds, Nature, Painting, Centre d' Art, Bourmond Byron