Eclipse of the Son - Chika

36"x48" Oil Paint on Birch - SIGNED BY CHIKA This painting, titled Eclipse of the Son, portrays hip-hop artist and singer Chika as a figure of immense strength and introspection, undergoing a transformative journey of self-healing. Her calm yet determined expression anchors the piece, reflecting her inward focus as she navigates a profound process of reflection and renewal. Atop her head rests a radiant emerald, held aloft by the antennae-like tendrils of her hair. This emerald, a symbol of immortality, represents the eternal essence of her being and her connection to higher realms of consciousness. Below her, a vibrant ruby pulses within her circulatory system, purifying her blood and energizing her body, symbolizing a cleansing of physical and spiritual impurities. Flanking her are two Oracles: on one side, the geometric Oracle of the future, representing the technological and logical aspects of guidance; on the other, the organic Oracle of the past, embodying ancestral wisdom and me