“Forest: Ancestry and Dystopia” Pays Homage to the Amazon
Miami New Times | April 8, 2022
Luciana Magno's Belterra, Photo courtesy of the artist
Now’s your chance to step into a hidden world filled with fragile ecosystems, breathtaking natural resources, and ancestral communities.
An exhibit titled “Forest: Ancestry and Dystopia” – a lens-based homage to the Amazon tropical rainforest – is running through July 16 at Miami’s Fundación Pablo Atchugarry. Presented by The55Project Art Foundation, it features the work of 16 Brazilian artists who are known for capturing the heartbeat of the Amazon, reflecting the essence of its people, and sounding the alarm so that others can work together to protect it.
“We want to create clarity and an awareness when it comes to this topic,” says Flavia Macuco, executive director of The55Project. “We want people to know that we have indigenous cultures. We have the forest that we need to preserve. We have deforestation, and we also have a mining problem. It’s very important that we bring this message to Miami.”
As part of this messaging, the exhibit includes a range of activities aimed at educating a new generation of informed citizens, including workshops, school field trips, and a sensory-friendly exhibit tour for those with autism spectrum disorders.
