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May 3rd saw the opening of the first Orisha themed show at The Hermit’s Lamp in Toronto. It was amazing to see a blending of traditional bead work alongside more contemporary paintings.
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Ayoluwa Taylor – Beaded Mirror for Ochun Ibu Ana
Oya by Lydia Knox
Moyuba Orishas by Fleur Hanlon McGregor
$15 each. Approx. 2.5″
Instinct vs. Reason by Kit Currie
8feet x 4 feet – $700
Yemaya and Olokun by Tasha Menary
Egun: Burnt Offerings – Rootwomin
5×7 photo – $125
Offerings To Oya – Rootwomin
5×7 photo – $125
She touches my cheek and smiles. By Xris Kukiel
$505
Egun: We stand on the shoulders of those who went before By Andrew McGregor
Guache 5×7 – $40
Eshu by Andrew McGregor
Guache 5×7 – $40
The world is Born from One By Andrew McGregor
Guache 5×7 – $40
A dog has four legs but walks only one road By Andrew McGregor
Guache 5×7 – $40
Eshu Laroye by Monica Bodirsky
$500 – Oil Painting
Beth Peart Weekes – Ileeshin gogo for Nana Buruku
$175
Beth Peart Weekes – Brazilian Style Crown for Nana Buruku
$175
Beth Peart Weekes – Brazilian Style Crown for Yewa
$175
Beth Peart Weekes – Wand for Osayin
$150
(Left to Right) Ayoluwa Taylor, Andrew McGregor, Monica Bodirsky, Beth Peart Weekes, Lydia Knox, and (front) Kit Currie at the reception.
If you enjoyed this post please check out the beautiful work from other shows we have hosted.
The Hermit’s Lamp is the blog of Andrew McGregor – Toronto Tarot reader, artist and teacher. The Hermit’s Lamp is also a storefront in Toronto selling metaphysical and spiritual supplies. Please visit The Hermit’s Lamp website for more information on readings and classes both online and in Toronto. You can also get connect with Andrew on facebook,twitter, or linkedin or listen to my co-creation – The Toronto Tarot Portal Podcast online or via iTunes.
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