A vibrant exhibition bringing the elements of the Amazon to Paris, abstract and immersive.
Created for Echoes of the Amazon, a solo show by Gleeson Paulino, curated by Marie Gomis-Tresize of Galerie Gomis.
We translated the textures, colours and materials of the Amazon into a spatial installation, extending Paulino’s photography. Reed sculptures in clean, sculpted forms echo the rhythms of the forest. Tropical padouk wood reflects the vitality and fundamental presence of the Amazon in the world, while hand-dyed fabric in vibrant tones breaks up the space, forging a connection between the artwork and its environment. Each material was chosen to reflect the deep relationship between nature and Indigenous culture.
The installation was built entirely from reclaimed and leftover materials, all destined for reuse or recycling. The result is a space that not only shows the Amazon, but allows it to be felt in specific ways. Hovering between image, experience, memory and place.