Feel the South Exhibition

The windows reveal the Southern Atlantic Forest: a map highlighting indigenous, African, and European influences. The blue jay (Paraná), the bellbird (Santa Catarina), and the southern lapwing (Rio Grande do Sul) symbolize the states. Wool rugs, clay dyeing, Goethe wine, gaucho rice, and the pottery tradition of São José.

Traditional Azorean art of producing clay pieces such as pots, vases, and decorative objects. This cultural expression preserves manufacturing techniques and traditions, often incorporating decorative elements and colors that evoke the lush nature of the archipelago.

Highlights include Azorean ceramics and works by Leila Albert, Lena Muniz, and Maria Ravazzani (Paraná). Tradition appears in the religious art of Johannes Lacerda (Santa Catarina), along with pottery traditions and the Boi de Mamão (a traditional folk dance).

The textures and shapes of the stones are inspired by riverside communities, whose natural stones served as inspiration for the creation of these ceramics.

The traditions and wisdom of weaving are presented in pieces made from rattan, banana fibers, wheat, corn husks, butiá palm fibers, and bamboo.

Represented by the araucaria trees of Leandro Stefaniszen and Odair Marlier, and the birds of Marcelo Baptista, made from wood brought in by the tide, they combine sustainability and natural beauty. We conclude the journey with Mel de Melato, a Protected Geographical Indication from the region.

Wool is one of the great highlights of the South. The region is the largest producer in the country, with around 7,000 tons annually. Used since the Neolithic period, sheep's wool stands out for its thermal insulation. Whether natural or with natural dyes, it gives rise to garments typically used in cold weather.

Wool, abundant in the region, appears in garments for cold weather, but also in decorative pieces. Styled with natural dyes, such as the use of yerba mate, typical of the region, we invite the viewer to immerse themselves in this visual experience.

This room highlights the fibers of the South, from crochet to textile pieces. Miniature rugs and symbolic birds (blue jay, bellbird, and southern lapwing) crown this space, inviting the viewer to conclude the exhibition with this tactile experience.