Pachamamma – ‘Mother Earth’ painted in Ubud, Bali in 2018. In Inca mythology she the highest divinity; a goddess who is concerned with fertility, plenty, the feminine, generosity and ripening crops, besides providing protection. She embodies the mountains, and it’s believed that she causes earthquakes (particularly fitting here on this paradise island). She is an ever-present and independent deity who has her own self-sufficient and creative power to sustain life on this earth. Respect her – she is powerful and will strike back if we keep taking too much from her.
The bird perched on the tree acts as a tribute to a critically endangered species known as the Jalak Putih, or the Black-Winged Starling, native to Indonesia. It’s so important we look after all the beautiful creatures that roam this world.
Thank you @bali_taco_bar for letting me paint your wall.