January–October 2020
"Everything that Sounds in the Forest" presents original work from contemporary artists that explores the traditional and rural dynamics of the Peruvian Amazon from the lenses of indigeneity and contemporaneity. From these perspectives, the artists approach the Amazon as a diverse and complex space presented in varied media and creative practices. The exhibition features embroideries, paintings, prints, and photographs that explore topics such as nature, mythologies, the lived experience of Amazonians, local customs, and knowledge, gender, identity, social, and environmental issues.
Artists: Graciela Arias, Christian Bendayán, Lastenia Canayo, Harry Chávez, Frank Gaudlitz, Thomas Locke Hobbs, Roldán Panedo, Adrián Portugal, Elena Valera, Rember Yahuarcani, Santiago Yahuarcani
This exhibition is guest-curated by Christian Bendayán, an artist and independent researcher of Amazonian art, and Gabriela Germana, Visiting Instructor, School of Art & Art History, University of South Florida Ph.D. Candidate for the Art History Department at Florida State University.