Devata means small deity.
Every human activity has its devata, its spiritual counterpart or aspect.

 

These ones are inspired in the sculptures that decor the walls of Angkor Wat. 


Number 7 is special in Khmer culture.
There are seven days on the week, seven colors in the rainbow and Naga has also seven heads.


According to ancient customs in Cambodia clothing costumes change color depending on the day. 
There is an astrological rule that assigns a color to each day of the week based on the color of the God who protects the day. 
 

I also made two extra Apsara portraits. The celestial dancers.
 


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Seven Devatas
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Seven Devatas

Inspired in the decoration of Angkor Wat and Cambodian dancers mixing with the tradition of connexion between colors, days of the week and the st Read More

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