Why Yemaja?
Yemaja (also spelled Yemoja or Iemanjá) is the mother of all Orishas in Yoruba tradition.
She is water and womb; protector, nurturer, divine energy. You’ll find her spirit wherever people of the African diaspora have gone; from West Africa to the Caribbean to Brazil and beyond.
That spirit moves through this show.
Gentle but powerful. Grounded, yet full of grace.
This space is open to everyone, but it speaks directly from and to Black women.
It’s an unapologetic, healing space that honours care, connection, and creativity.
Step in with respect. Let the work hold you.
About the Show
Yemaja is a group exhibition centring Black women artists across painting, collage, prints, and multimedia.
Named after the Yoruba deity of the ocean and creation, this show is a soft but strong offering.
It’s about holding space, sharing truth, and reflecting the beauty, depth, and complexity Black women carry daily.
Each work in the show brings its own weight, some loud, some soft; but all rooted in lived experience.
Themes of spirituality, resistance, joy, lineage, and healing rise from every piece.
It’s more than just an art show; it’s about claiming space, creating community, and honouring both where we come from and where we’re headed.