Allow me to present this photograph entitled "Yesterday," part of the Yanomami Series. Our attentive gazes cannot help but turn to the destiny of this ancient people, whose stories echo in our collective consciousness. The photograph sensitively captures the most emblematic icon of indigenous peoples: the headdress, traditionally made with feathers. However, in this piece, the artist skillfully chose a unique approach, creating a headdress with the delicate Amazon lily flowers meticulously intertwined with handmade raw cotton.
The lush leaves and flowers of the Amazon lily evoke "Yesterday," representing a people endowed with strength, resilience, and an unwavering ability to resist social adversities. The various shades of blue employed in the composition bring forth the almost untouched purity of this people.
Furthermore, the messages discreetly inserted through digital intervention give the artwork a profound appeal to humanity, like a cry for help. "Yesterday" transcends a mere portrait and becomes a powerful testimony to our responsibility towards the Yanomami and all indigenous peoples, reminding us of the urgent need to protect and preserve their cultures and territories.
The photograph is printed on CANSON PLATINE FINE ART 310 gsm paper. It comes with an artist's exclusive certificate of authenticity.
