Obatala Canvas Print

Obatala is a Nigerian god of fertility, and is considered the sculptor of mankind. He is also often regarded as the force which shapes the fetus in the womb. The fractal abstract here represents the beginning of our cosmos , shaped by forces beyond our imagining. The orange, gold, and red palette coupled with wispiness of its flame-like fractal shapes are the reasons it belongs in both the "Into the Ether" gallery and the "Pyromania--Songs of Fractal Fire" gallery. This striking abstract will look good at home or at the office. Bound to be admired by both kids and adults.

Fractals! There is richness and wonder in endless repetition. The eye seems to hungrily seek out repeating patterns by instinct, while the mind assembles separate or even disparate pieces into a single cohesive whole. Fractal art spontaneously elicits a gratifying union of both processes. I create fractal art through a digital medium. I am drawn to making fractal images that evoke a sense of the familiar. The joy that comes from uncovering the “familiar” while transforming fractals can be intense, similar to the “eureka!” moment of an epiphany. Many of my fractal designs are specifically created to mimic elements found in our daily lives. The most frequent themes of my work are candies, flora and fauna, machinery, and fanciful...