“Birth of Eve,” created by artist Harmonia Rosales in 2018, falls under the Postcolonial art movement and is a religious painting. It is part of the series titled “New World Consciousness (2018).”
The artwork vividly reimagines a classic theological scene from a postcolonial perspective. Central to the piece is a depiction of Eve, motherly seated with an infant, both figures adorned with golden halos, symbolizing sanctity and divinity. Surrounding them is a decorative wreath composed of an array of vibrant flowers and serene cherubs with varied skin tones, symbolically encompassing themes of birth, diversity, and interconnectedness. The intricate details and rich colors invite viewers to reflect on cultural narratives and their reinterpretations through the lens of postcolonial art.
