Abstract
This work is related to the territory’s cultural heritage because it addresses the interaction between two significant cultural elements in the Amazon: the beliefs and spiritualities rooted in the jungle and the influence of religious missionaries who arrived in the region. The graphic representation of these elements in the series of drawings highlights the importance of the cultural heritage of the Amazon and how Indigenous communities have defended their spirituality and traditions over time despite external influences. The work also questions the impact of cultural and spiritual dispossession that has sometimes accompanied the arrival of religious missionaries in the region, making it a critical commentary on preserving cultural heritage in the Amazonian territory.
This series of drawings presents a visual narrative that explores various elements of the Amazon rainforest, including lush plants, winding rivers, serene lakes, majestic animals, Indigenous communities, and religious missionaries. These images create a palpable tension between the spirituality rooted in the jungle and the impact of dispossession imposed by the arrival of religion. The magic and spirituality inherent in the jungle resist the imposition of an alien religion, and this struggle is reflected in the drawings. The series captures the deep connection between the jungle and its Indigenous inhabitants and the resilience of their spirituality in the face of foreign religious influences.
