Abstract
This visually hypnotic artwork presents a symmetrical composition made of thousands of tiny colored beads, forming a pattern that resembles the skin of an Amazonian amphibian or reptile. Its vibrant and intricate design evokes the colors, textures, and forms of the living beings that inhabit the rainforest, establishing an immediate connection to the Amazon as a territory of biodiversity and Indigenous worldview. Beyond its aesthetic impact, the piece acts as a form of symbolic resistance: by using traditional techniques such as beadwork—commonly found in various Indigenous cultures across Latin America—the artist affirms the ongoing relevance of ancestral knowledge. The central image, which can be interpreted as a watchful creature, also suggests the spiritual presence of the territory, reminding us that the Amazon is not an empty or exploitable space but a living entity with agency and memory. In this sense, the artwork becomes a statement on the urgency of protecting both the natural environment and the cultures that inhabit it, highlighting the deep ties between identity, land, and cultural heritage.
