Little Prince and Lady Homa

Title: Little Prince and Lady Homa
Artist: Shorna Abedin
Year: 2026
Medium: Acrylic on Wood (Hand-painted Ornate Panel)
Dimensions: 12 H x 8 W x 0.5 in
Subject: Mythology / Fantasy
Style: Figurative / Folk / Fine Art
Artwork Description:
"Created in 2026, 'Little Prince and Lady Homa' is a mesmerizing portal into a forgotten folklore, meticulously rendered in vibrant acrylics on a rustic wooden panel. This piece breathes life into the mystical Persian legend of the Homa—the celestial bird of paradise that never rests, whose very shadow is said to bestow kingship and divine grace.
In this visual narrative, the legend is personified through Lady Homa, whose iconic fiery red tresses symbolize the life force and the eternal spark of creation. Seated beside her is the Little Prince, a figure of serene sapphire blue, representing the quiet seeker finding sanctuary in a world of wonder.
They are cradled beneath the sprawling, golden-crimson canopy of a sacred, white-trunked tree—a symbol of ancient wisdom and life's resilience. The artwork is encased in an intricately hand-painted, ornate golden-red border, transforming the wooden canvas into a timeless artifact. This painting is not merely a visual composition; it is a silent, sacred conversation between the divine and the mortal, captured in a symphony of rich textures and symbolic colors."