Wicked 26"x32" 1.00 in Bleed on each side. Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper

Wicked reimagines the iconic Wicked Witch of the West through a contemporary, expressive lens inspired by her unforgettable portrayal in The Wizard of Oz. Bathed in luminous shades of emerald, the figure emerges from a textured, abstract environment that blurs the line between fantasy and emotion, past and present. Her piercing eyes and tense, curling hand capture a moment of brewing power- not just villainy, but intensity, presence, and undeniable force.

Rather than leaning into caricature, the painting explores the humanity beneath the myth, presenting the witch as both commanding and vulnerable. Bold brushwork and layered color create movement and drama, echoing the chaos and magic of her world while grounding her in a modern visual language.

With Wicked, Oronde Kairi honors a classic cinematic figure while transforming her into a timeless symbol of strength, fearlessness, and theatrical energy-a character who refuses to fade into nostalgia and instead lives boldly in the now.