Quetzalcoatl – The feathered serpent

Quetzalcoatl was one of the main gods in Aztecs mythology. His cult probably comes from Tehotihuacan where we still can see nowadays the huge temples of the moon and the sun. Certainly one of the most oustanding place I’ve been to. That was like realising a childhood dream : since I was a kid I was fascinated by Aztecs culture.

Quetzalcoatl also played a tragic role for the Aztecs when they believed the Spanish « conquistador » Cortés was in reality this god back among men. Some specialists say it’s just a myth created by the Spaniards. I personally like to think it was true history.

In my eyes, Quetzalcoatl represents Latin America, Mexico and the passion I have for this piece of the world and its cultures. More than anything, it’s a symbol for me, present in many of my paintings.