Akokán

/2024 

During their « Solo exhibition » in Hollywood, the artist delivered a performance of rare intensity, immersed in a trance where the body became the instrument of deep spirituality. "Akokán", a Yoruba term meaning "from the heart," came to life in this space, with each work bearing the mark of pure, almost sacred intent. The dominant colors of black and red in this series symbolize Elegguá, the artist's guardian angel in the Yoruba religion, the master of paths and destinies.

The atmosphere was saturated with a captivating scent, a blend of Cuban cigar, rum, and that indescribable yet unmistakable aroma that emanates from the trance itself, filling the air with palpable energy. This performance was not just an artistic demonstration, but a true ritual, a spiritual offering where every gesture, every shade of color, told a story of faith, communion, and transcendence.

Beyond the canvases and movement, "Akokán" emerged as a total sensory immersion, an experience where both the senses and the spirit were summoned to grasp the depth of an ancestral tradition, revisiting the mysteries of Cuban Santeria with a power that was both captivating and timeless.