Babalu-Aye (A Study For The Orishas Collection)
In the religious system of Orishaworship, Babalu-Aye is the spirit of illness and disease. In Cuba, he has been syncretized with Saint Lazarus.
He governs epidemics and heals infectious diseases. Though originally associated with smallpox, many of today’s worshippers appeal to Babalu-Aye for healing from HIV/AIDs.
Sources tell us he walks on crutches — or possibly carries them. He also has two dogs. To snif out infection?
He will do his best against infections and epidemics. But like most doctors, Babalu-Aye is very overworked and understaffed. However, he will not say no to offerings of white wine and popcorn.
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Adam Gormley
Awesome artwork mate, this is fantastic!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks a lot, Adam; it´s great to know you liked it!
linaji
Wow I love to read your side bar.. so very interesting to view the magic and worship eleswhere.. and the art you create is simply AMAZING..!!!!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, yes I´ve also heard that this Orisha can be compared with Sitala or Mariamman, both Hindu goddesses of smallpox and disease. So they´re elsewhere. Thanks for your kind words.
Ramasg
Something very disquieting about this character…sad, yet dagerous! Excellent work!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks for your kind words.
mhkantor
sensational work danilo. a wonderful treat.
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks, friend.
Druidstorm
Nice to see distant spirits! Your artwork truly is spell-binding friend! EXCELLENT!!!...)o(
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks a lot!
roy skogvold
great work !
..roy
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks, Roy.
butchart
white wine and popcorn?? anyways… love to see other spirits so beautifully brought to life…..... great use of purple here….... incredible work…......b
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks friend.
Casey Herman
This would make a great poster for a movie about … this theme! Great work!
Danilo Lejardi replied
Hi, Casey, I´m glad you liked it.
Keith Reesor
Wonderful creation Danilo!! Also love to learn about others beliefs!!
I think I’ve read a short story before about Babalu-Aye, by Neil Gaiman, and the reason he uses the crutches is that he actually takes the sickness upon himself to cure those afflicted!! :)
Danilo Lejardi replied
Yes, it´s hard to know the origins of some things related to these characters. That´s why I avoid on being too specific. Thanks, i´m taking your info for future versions.
reflector
A brilliant composition and depiction ! Excellent textures and processing !
Danilo Lejardi replied
Thanks,friend.
ArtPearl
Oh I’m so glad I looked more than once! I liked the character at first sight, and the way he is integrated with the background. But now I discovered the eyes in the background, and the reflections in the eyes.. what will I discover in the next viewing…
Danilo Lejardi replied
Just keep looking; thanks, friend.
dmcart
Qué bueno te quedó!
helene ruiz
wow! danilo! some powerful work here! excellent!!!!!