“Oshosi Receives His Crown,” created by artist Harmonia Rosales in 2019, is a distinguished work within the postcolonial art movement. It is classified as a religious painting and is part of Rosales’ series titled “The Orishas (2019).”
The artwork depicts a serene and lush natural setting, where a central figure standing barefoot, colored in dark hues, seems regal and poised. The figure is draped in a vibrant blue and gold sash, with a bow slung over the shoulder, signifying a ceremonial or divine context. Surrounding this figure are various elements of nature, including a hyena-like creature beside them, symbolizing strength or companionship. In the background, there are additional animals and a reclining figure adorned in red, adding depth and dynamism to the scene. The landscape is beautifully detailed with green foliage, blooming flowers, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky, enhancing the spiritual ambience of the painting.
