VOODOO IN COLOR: DIGITAL CATALOGUE

Concepts of the same subject may change drastically between cultures.

White flags - a global symbol of peace - have a very different meaning in Voodoo, signaling every ritual.

Voodoo is, particularly in the West, often seen with negative connotations. This is the legacy left from centuries of slave trade, violence and inequality. However, in Benin, voodoo is alive and kicking.

An animist religion passed on through oral tradition and molten together with a diverse ethnic and cultural backdrop, it is present in about every aspect of daily life.

Voodoo is based in ancestry, cosmology and nature. Its rituals are staggering, with strong visual statements, very powerful displays of physical expression and craftsmanship.

This collection takes us through the colorful composition that shapes and defines Voodoo, portraying it as an extravagant affair, key to a strong and diverse cultural identity. 
 

Key: ◊ Oak Frame, Anti-Glare Glass