Diane Burko & Richard Ryan – “Rainforest Unveiled”

Teresa Marcaida is a dancer and choreographer who studied at the Juilliard School in New York. She visited Awasi Atacama and Awasi Iguazú to film this performance as an homage to "nature as a form of art".

AWASI IGUAZÚ - 03.02.2022

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Chilean visual artist Francisca Sutil visited Awasi Atacama as part of the Awasi Artist Immersion.

She connected with the shifting hues of light and the sensations evoked by each landscape she explored alongside her private guide.

Her impressions took form in delicate watercolour traces. Back in her studio, these will serve as references for her project: creating a series of paintings that capture the essence of the pictorial landscape surrounding Awasi Atacama.

Brazilian painter Lelli de Orleans e Bragança visited Awasi Iguazú as part of the Awasi Artist Immersion.

Drawn by her passion for the Atlantic Rainforest, Lelli ventured through Iguazú’s wonders alongside her private guide, Carlos. From historical Jesuit Missions to the rich variety of local flora and fauna, every moment became a source of inspiration.

Now back in her studio, Lelli is working on a new series of paintings that reflect her time at Awasi.

Costa Rican musician, entrepreneur, and founder of Costaphonics, Santiago Roberts, visited Awasi Iguazú to participate in the Awasi Artist Immersion.

While in residence, he explored the landscapes of the Atlantic Rainforest, using sonification technology to reveal the hidden symphony of nature. He also connected with the Guaraní community, learning about their cultural relationship with sound and its deep significance in their traditions.

Roberts collaborated with a local rapper to create a composition that explores the intersection of technology and indigenous traditions, mixing natural sounds, indigenous choirs, beats, and rap verses. 50% of the royalties generated from this music will be directed to the Guaraní communities and all the artists involved will be credited accordingly.

Colombian textile artist and interior designer Carolina Salom visited Awasi Iguazu to participate in the Awasi Artist Immersion.

During her stay, the artist explored the natural dyes of the Atlantic Rainforest, experimenting with Misiones' red Ñau mud, native fungi, yerba mate and roots. She connected with members of the Guaraní community to learn traditional weaving techniques and the ancestral dyeing properties of the jungle flora. Additionally, Salom collaborated with local biologists to deepen her understanding of the diverse species of fungi.

The artist crafted a wool sculpture, naturally dyed with elements from the Atlantic Rainforest, which now adorns the main lodge at Awasi Iguazú.

The Italian perfumist Nuria du Chêne de Vère visited two Awasi Relais & Châteaux destinations to participate in the Awasi Artist Immersion.

During her residency, she delved into the wonders of the Atacama Desert and the Atlantic Rainforest to discover new fragances, textures and colors.

Back in her Milan atelier, the artist will distill these experiences into two perfumes, inviting guests to rediscover Awasi Iguazu and Awasi Atacama through scent.

Brazilian photographer, poet, and musician Fabiano Al Makul participated in the Awasi Artist Immersion at Awasi Iguazu.

During his visit, Al Makul captured the poetic essence of Misiones through his lens. With a deep passion for Brazilian music, he played his cavaquinho and performed a heartfelt song for members of the Guarani community, offering advice on finding happiness.

Brazilian and Amsterdam-based mixed-media artist Luiza Guidi visited Awasi Iguazu to participate in the Awasi Artist Immersion.

During her residency, Guidi explored the Atlantic Rainforest, reconnecting with her childhood roots. She documented her observations of the local flora, landscapes and Misiones's history in a sketchbook.

She also met with Awasi Iguazu’s chef Mauricio Alvez, to learn about the region's authentic flavors and ingredients.

Back in her studio, Guidi is creating an artwork that captures the essence of the Misiones ecosystem — its red soil, waterfalls, and unique plant life.

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In May 2024, five international artists embarked on a 7-day journey to the Atlantic Rainforest of Awasi Iguazu to explore the region's water cycles and discover the importance of water flows.

Chilean artists Felipe Assadi and Catalina Zarhi visited Awasi Iguazú to participate in the Awasi Artist Immersion. Throughout their stay, they installed a sculpture titled 'Confluencia (Confluence)', weaving cotton rope with sticks from the Atlantic Rainforest. 'Confluencia' represents the convergence of Argentina and Brazil, bound by the flow of water.