Experience “Ningishzida, Guardian of the Passage”-a digital sumi-e portrait blending Sumerian myth, sacred serpents, and the spirit of ancient gateways.

In this evocative digital artwork, Gérald Gaboriau unites the ancient mystique of Sumerian mythology with the meditative elegance of Japanese sumi-e calligraphy. The composition pays homage to Ningishzida, the enigmatic Mesopotamian deity known as the “Lord of the True Tree”-a god of vegetation, fertility, and the chthonic forces of nature. Revered as a guardian of thresholds and a guide between worlds, Ningishzida is often depicted with horned serpents rising from his shoulders, embodying the vital, regenerative powers of the earth.

Here, fluid black ink strokes evoke the primordial forests and the winding forms of sacred serpents, while abstract cuneiform motifs recall the dawn of writing and the spiritual gateways of ancient Mesopotamia. The artwork’s contemplative energy invites viewers to reflect on cycles of life, death, and rebirth, and the enduring connection between humanity and the natural world.

This piece stands as a contemporary meditation on the mythic guardianship of Ningishzida-protector of the passage, master of renewal, and eternal witness to the mysteries that lie between realms.

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Added Jan 31, 2025

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