- June 23 at 2:30pm - Samille Possidonio Vial.
Tale reading: "African legends of the Orishas for children". Discovery of the book of the same title by Pierre Verger.
Biography of artists and contributors
Ed Ribeiro, known as the "Painter of the Orishas", will exhibit eight paintings. Ed Ribeiro is best known for his innovative "paint pouring" technique, based on a highly fluid application of paint to canvas. His paintings have won him several awards and honors both in Brazil and internationally, including the Gold Medal of the Brazilian Society of Fine Arts (2009) and the Silver Medal of the Académie des Arts Sciences et Lettres de Paris (2010). His paintings, sculptures and public artworks, all dedicated to divinities of African descent, have been exhibited in Brazil, the United States and Europe. Ed Ribeiro's murals adorn public spaces all over Brazil. His studio in Catu, Bahia, was transformed into an open-air museum in 2008.
Stéphane Munnier, an accomplished self-taught photographer, will present eight photographs. From surf photography to evoking the spirit of Afro-Brazilian culture, Stéphane Munnier's work is as intimate as it is revealing. Marked by a deep respect for the people portrayed, his photographs celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Brazilian people, and particularly of Afro-Brazilian communities.
Humberto Macêdo is an architect, scenographer and cultural producer, specializing in the design of music concerts, art exhibitions and installations. He is a leading figure in the fields of art, culture and events in Brazil. He will be exhibiting one of his installations.
Altay Veloso, renowned singer, composer and guitarist, has written the soundtrack for the exhibition. His composition "Ballet des Orishas" will provide a musical backdrop to accompany the visual artworks.
Valeria Sardenberg Mafra is a psychologist specializing in Jungian analysis and emotion-focused therapy. Her work explores the symbolic aspects of the Orishas, with the aim of uncovering their full psychological depth.
Julio Cesar Cesano Peña is Uruguay's first Afro-descendant diplomat. Julio has made significant contributions to diplomacy and advocacy for social causes, both at home and abroad. His lectures will highlight the importance of promoting and celebrating African cultural heritage.
Samille Possidonio Vial is a teacher and storyteller specializing in Afro-Brazilian history and culture. Through her story readings, she aims to promote and disseminate the rich folklore of Brazil to younger generations.
Further information and contact details
This is a touring project, conceived by Paulo Sergio Rufino Henrique and produced by Foteini Foteinaki. Paris will be the first of three stops; Portugal and Greece will be the next. The project is presented with the support of Innovatech Global Solutions, the Uruguayan Embassy and the Oyà Association.
For information or interview requests, please write to: paulo@ctifglobalcapsule.org and foteinifoteinaki@gmail.com
