Lwa Nan Dlo
Oyasound Project, Lwa Nan Dlo, Paint on conch shell, 2023. Photo by Mario R. Carrión.
The conch shell featured in this gallery, once a whisper of the seashore, now roars with vibrant life. Transformed into a portal, it houses Oyasound's evocative mix, "Lwa Nan Dlo," where traditional rhythms weave against pulsating electronic beats. Prepare to dive.
As you raise the shell, listen. "Lwa Nan Dlo'' washes over you, each breath resonating with the conch's ribbed curves. Sheila Anozier's voice mingles with the music paying a beautiful tribute to Vodou water spirits who protect, heal, and guide us. The ocean's vast library unfolds, beckoning you deeper. This is not merely art, but an immersive invitation. Journey to a vibrant underwater realm without leaving the room. Feel the rhythm of the sea thrumming in your veins, a mesmerizing fusion of nature's orchestra and human ingenuity.
So come, embrace the whispers of the sea.
