Abstract
This work is related to the territory and cultural heritage because it uses everyday elements like toilet paper to convey a critical message about the relationship between humans and nature in the Amazon region. The installation highlights the importance of preserving the Amazon territory as a valuable cultural and natural heritage while warning about the depletion of its resources if not used sustainably. The analogy between toilet paper and the Amazon encourages us to reflect on the responsibility of caring for and protecting this territory, which is essential for both local communities and the planet’s ecological balance.
This art installation consists of a series of sculptures created from rolls of toilet paper in various colors, stacked in the form of towers that evoke an abstract image of trees. The varied colors of the rolls can symbolize the diversity and richness of the Amazon rainforest, while their tower-like tree shapes suggest a connection to nature and its significance. However, the critical message lies in the analogy that, just like the toilet paper we use daily and sometimes waste, the Amazon is not an infinite and sustainable resource despite its immense biodiversity and natural resources.
Citation
Jota Castro. 2009. 'Amazonas aka merdolino'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/APER050/

