Birth of Oshun 2017

harmoniarosales

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting painterly

expressionist

"Birth of Oshun" is a 2017 painting by contemporary artist Harmonia Rosales, a reimagining of Sandro Botticelli’s iconic "The Birth of Venus." Rosales, known for her Afro-centric art, transforms the original Renaissance figure into a Black woman, representing the Yoruba goddess Oshun, whose domain is love, beauty, and fresh water. Rosales' work highlights the importance of Black representation and celebrates the beauty of African cultures and deities.