Description
A group of Yanomami women and children gather leaves of the timbó, the vine that, once pounded, releases a juice capable of stunning fish. It is an ancient, collective gesture that teaches the youngest to recognize plants, to respect the cycles of water, and to take only what is necessary.
The painting does not simply depict an everyday scene: it conveys a different way of inhabiting time, marked by balance, listening, and community. The forest becomes both teacher and guardian of knowledge that has endured for centuries—and today speaks to us in a world facing environmental urgency.
Through dense and collective brushstrokes, the artist restores dignity to an ancestral wisdom, transforming the scene into a universal narrative. It is an invitation to look beyond the exotic and to glimpse a concrete possibility of living in harmony with nature.
This work is a unique piece from the series “Amazzoni – Storie Indigene” (Amazons – Indigenous Stories), a pictorial project that intertwines artistic research and civic engagement.
Being part of this series means entering a coherent and recognizable narrative, one that enhances the value of the work for both collectors and institutions.
Painting inspired by a photograph published on the website of Survival International, the global movement for Indigenous Peoples’ rights (www.survivalinternational.it)
