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Wampis Cosmovision

  • Petsaín Sharup, Gerardo

Published: 2021

Media: Acrylic painting on canvas

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Abstract

This painting captures the essence of the Wampis worldview, where nature is a resource and a living being with which they coexist in balance. The sunlight represents life and vitality, while the river bridges the human and spiritual worlds. The artwork reflects the profound connection between the Wampis community and their natural surroundings, conveying a message of respect and harmony with nature.

This painting is an evocative representation of a landscape that highlights the deep connection of the Wampis community with nature. In the center of the composition, a radiant sun illuminates the sky and casts its light on a tranquil and harmonious scene. A winding river cuts through the landscape, and its waters flow towards what appears to be the underworld, creating a link between earthly and spiritual elements. The presence of humans, animals, and plants can be appreciated in the mountains and hills rising in the background. Members of the Wampis community are there in harmony with the nature surrounding them. They coexist with native animals and plants, symbolizing their mutual respect and dependence on the natural environment.

Citation

Petsaín Sharup, Gerardo. 2021. 'Wampis Cosmovision'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/APER046/

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Cosmovisión Wampis

  • Petsaín Sharup, Gerardo

Published: 2021

Media: Pintura al acrílico sobre lienzo

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Cosmovisión Wampis [Cosmovisão Wampis]

  • Petsaín Sharup, Gerardo

Published: 2021

Media: Acrílico sobre tela

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Resumo

Esta pintura captura a essência da cosmovisão dos Wampis: a natureza é tanto um recurso quanto um ser vivo, com o qual eles coexistem em equilíbrio. A luz do sol representa a vida e a vitalidade, enquanto que o rio conecta o mundo humano e o espiritual. A obra reflete a profunda conexão que existe entre a comunidade Wampis e seu ambiente natural, transmitindo uma mensagem de respeito e harmonia com a natureza.

Esta pintura é uma representação evocadora de uma paisagem que enfatiza a profunda conexão que a comunidade Wampis tem com a natureza. No centro do quadro, um sol radiante ilumina o céu e projeta sua luz sobre uma cena tranquila e harmoniosa. Um rio serpenteante atravessa a paisagem e suas águas se dirigem para o que parece ser o mundo espiritual, criando um vínculo entre elementos terrenais e espirituais. Nas montanhas e colinas que se levantam no fundo, pode-se apreciar a presença de seres humanos, animais e plantas. Os membros da comunidade Wampis estão ali em harmonia com a natureza que os rodeia. Coexistem com animais e plantas nativas, simbolizando seu respeito mútuo e a dependência que eles têm com o ambiente natural.

Citation

Petsaín Sharup, Gerardo. 2021. 'Cosmovisión Wampis [Cosmovisão Wampis]'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/pt/art/APER046/

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