Havana (Cuba), 2020

In her series Obba, Alejandra Glez explores the figure of the Yoruba saint as a metaphor for feminine sacrifice within the Afro-Cuban worldview. Glez reinterprets this image, shifting away from submission to transform it into an act of resistance. Through photography, Obba’s sacrifice becomes an affirmation of autonomy, highlighting the strength and resilience of women in the face of societal impositions.

Each image in the series challenges the power structures that have historically oppressed women, offering a new reading: the woman is not a victim, but the protagonist of her own story. In Obba, sacrifice is redefined as an act of empowerment, where resistance and autonomy become the true legacy.

Charleen Capote