In the heat of Terreiro Onzo Mutalambo D'unzambe, permeated by the aroma of herbs, I immersed myself in the unique adventure of photographing Candomblé entities. The terreiro pulsed with energy, the drums echoed like the heartbeat of spirituality. Each chant exuded a sacred atmosphere, while the dance gracefully intertwined the divine with the earthly. The light danced over colorful clothes and skins, revealing the duality of deities, which could both heal and trigger ancient fears. Each of these images tells a story of transcendence, a bridge between the material world and the kingdom of the orixás, perpetuating the richness and depth of Candomblé.

André de Araújo Lima

Photographer