Abstract
Through a visual text, this artwork is related to the territory as it addresses the exploitation and degradation of the natural environment in the Peruvian Amazon. It highlights deforestation, the pollution of rivers and soils, and the exploitation of natural resources such as wood, oil, and gas. The artwork aims to raise awareness about the urgency of the situation in which the territory and its valuable natural resources find themselves, which are essential for local communities and ecological balance. In this context, the artwork becomes an artistic expression that delves into the relationship between humanity and its surroundings, emphasizing the pressing need to preserve and protect the Amazonian territory.
A painting that aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of the Amazon and its impact on the rainforest and its resources. The artwork addresses concerns about deforestation caused by illegal logging and the expansion of extractive activities in the region. Additionally, it highlights how mining and the extraction of oil and gas often contaminate rivers and soil with toxic chemicals, adversely affecting local communities that depend on these natural resources for their livelihoods. The artist uses popular typography and visual patterns inspired by the Peruvian Amazon to convey this message of environmental awareness.
Citation
Ramírez, Deysi. 2010. 'La selva está caliente [The Jungle is Hot]'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://dia.upenn.edu/en/art/APER028/
