1/3 Inti. The sun is called Inti in both Aymara and Quechua, the languages of half my family. Inti is usually called Tata Inti, which means Father Sun. In this image, I drew inspiration from the cosmic serpent Amaru, who can travel between the earthly and spiritual realms. The sun is a life giver —in this image represented by the corn that grows and feeds the community.
2/3 Phaxsi. The moon is called Phaxsi in Aymara. Phaxsi is watched by a cholita mountain. Her earring is in the shape of a chakana, a symbol that represents multiple philosophies within the Andina cosmovision.
