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Rainha do Rio Niger [Queen of the Niger River]

  • Machada, Laryssa

Published: 2019

Media: Photoperformance, variable dimensions

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Abstract

The artwork underscores the significance of Afro-Brazilian worldviews, emphasizing their intrinsic relationship with nature and the surrounding landscape. Through this visual narrative, the artist explores the intersection of the body and territory, weaving together cultural expressions and the environmental context within Brazil.

This is a photoperformance in which the artist herself performs as the “Niger Rivers Queen” with a sword and wearing a green African-inspired costume resembling the foliage of nature. The artist highlights the value of Afro-Brazilian worldviews and their connection to nature and the landscape.

Citation

Machada, Laryssa. 2019. 'Rainha do Rio Niger [Queen of the Niger River]'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/ABRA025/

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Artwork

Rainha do Rio Niger [Reina del río Niger]

  • Machada, Laryssa

Published: 2019

Media: Fotoperformance, dimensiones variables

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Artwork

Rainha do Rio Niger

  • Machada, Laryssa

Published: 2019

Media: Fotoperformance, dimensões variáveis

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Resumo

A obra destaca a importância das cosmovisões Afro-brasileiras, enfatizando sua relação intrínseca com a natureza e a paisagem que as rodeia. Por meio dessa narrativa visual, o artista explora a interseção entre o corpo e o território, entrelaçando expressões culturais com o contexto ambiental do Brasil.

Esta é uma fotoperformance em que a própria artista se apresenta como a “Rainha do Rio Níger”, empunhando uma espada e vestindo um traje verde de inspiração africana que lembra a folhagem da natureza. A artista destaca o valor das cosmovisões Afro-brasileiras e sua conexão com a natureza e a paisagem.

Citation

Machada, Laryssa. 2019. 'Rainha do Rio Niger'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/pt/art/ABRA025/

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