Rainer Gross, a renowned German artist based between New York City and Long Island, visited Awasi Iguazu where he was captivated by the raw power of nature. Combining his passions for painting and photography, he created stunning images of the waterfalls, inspired by the vibrant colors of the Atlantic Rainforest.
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Teresa Marcaida – “Peculiar Quietness”
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Florencia Echeverría – “Selva Atlántica”
Florencia Echeverría is an Argentine porcelain sculptor and visual artist who traveled to Awasi Iguazú to learn authentic weaving techniques from the Guarani community. While in residence, the artist collected Misiones red soil to mix with cold porcelain to create a piece inspired by the local flora.
AWASI - 20.06.2024
Cecilia Nigro – “Cuando Me Baje El Alma Al Cuerpo”
Cecilia Nigro is an argentine ceramist. She visited Awasi Iguazu to experiment with Ñaú mud, a material found along riverbanks and used by Guaraní communities to make pottery. The artist met with a local artisan and learned traditional weaving techniques using canes from the Atlantic Rainforest.
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Andrés Paredes – “Trama Y Desenlace”
Argentine visual artist Andrés Paredes recently spent time with the team at Awasi Iguazú. Whilst in-residence, Andrés installed a biodegradable sculpture deep in the Atlantic rainforest near to the lodge.
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Iliana Díaz López – “Portales del Ara Pyau”
Argentine and London-based sound engineer, singer and founder of The Factory Sound, Iliana Díaz López, visited Awasi Iguazu to celebrate the Ara Pyau, the Guaraní New Year. The artist welcomed the Ara Pyau with a live performance, accompanied by the Guaraní Yriapu community choir.
AWASI - 03.02.2022
Ingrid Weyland – Topographies of Fragility
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