Living Forest

By highlighting the degradation of biomes and the vulnerability of the communities that depend on them, Living Forest invites reflection on our collective responsibility in the face of environmental destruction and the loss of traditional knowledge.

In the center, on a rotating platform, Nena Capela's work reveals a playful and vibrant universe: figures of children playing in their natural habitat. To the side, a video dialogues with this atmosphere of hope, showing a Yawalapiti indigenous child in full contact with nature.

An invitation to immerse yourself in the Atlantic Forest biome, through this corridor adorned with works by the master Getúlio. These works, created from recycled objects and supported by bamboo structures, evoke the living presence of the forest. A resilient bridge between nature and the chaos of the city.

The first biome in the exhibition is the Atlantic Forest, celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity and variety of ecosystems. In this room, art, nature, and technique meet: from wood carving to clay modeling, each piece dialogues with the setting conceived by the scenography.

One of the world's largest wetland biomes. Alligators, porcupines, anteaters, capybaras, and owls were created by Roberto Almeida and João Manoel. The jaguar by Júlio das Onças, the works of Conceição dos Bugres and Mariano, and the indigenous benches of the Upper Xingu symbolize the region.

The room celebrates the resilience of the Sertão region. The artwork "Abraço Coração" (Embrace the Heart), by Mestre Véio, welcomes with color and affection. Playful and mystical works by Mestre Petrônio translate the local flora and fauna, as well as Elosman, who transforms roots into symbolic insects, and Luiz Benício, who creates giant ants.

In the final room, a large map of Brazil, hand-embroidered by embroiderers, brings together the biomes and natural diversity, transforming the territory into a narrative. At the center, a wood carving by the artisan Celestino places the human being as a symbol of hope and environmental change.