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Eilen Itzel Mena
United States
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic, Oil on Paper
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Framing :
Wood
under glass
Framed - Dimensions : 24x19in
About this artwork
The Odu Ifa houses the ethical teachings of the Yoruba tradition. The first Odu, Eji Ogbe speaks on intention, patience, rest, peace and to give deep consideration to the consequences of things. It speaks on leaning on the ancestors for guidance. It speaks on friendship, commitments and promises. It speaks on showing up, having good character and doing the work. In this work I highlight the Ifa marking for Eji Ogbe, a circle with eight dots, 4 on…
the right and 4 on the left. This work depicts a moment of revelation, truth and understanding - A moment of realizing that one must intentionally show up, do the work, understand eventual reactions/consequences and have faith that those who came before are here to support. This is the beginning.
Eilen Itzel Mena
United States
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Favorited by galleries
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
My name is Eilen Itzel Mena and I am an Afro-Dominican American artist and writer from the South Bronx currently based in London, UK. In 2017 I was awarded a BA in Fine Art from the USC Roski School of Art and Design. In June 2024 I received my MFA in Painting from the UCL Slade School of Fine Art. I have shown my work internationally and have also received various artist grants and awards for my practice. My visual arts practice is deeply rooted in documenting a femme afro-diasporic intersectional experience. I focus on depicting growth and transformation through an understanding of community, ancestry, purpose and the connection between the child self and the adult self. I am interested in investigating the way that folks in the African Diaspora are in pursuit of joy as well as their personal and communal purpose through using a variety of materials. I use painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation and performance as tools for the pursuit of joy.
