Atacama-Magic
Fantasy and Imaginative
Atacama Magic
Regina Macedo
Nationality: Brazil
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Year: 2024
Technique: Oil on canvas
24
32
in
Atacama Magic evokes the mysticism of the world's driest desert. It portrays an Indigenous woman against a mountainous landscape and a star-studded sky. Her gaze is deep and serene, with the wisdom of generations. She holds a ceramic vessel, adorned with ancestral symbols, from which arises an ethereal light, illuminating her face and the folds of her garments. This magical glow suggests the power of sacred rituals and the mystery of ancient traditions. The background reveals the Atacama Desert under a night sky, where the vastness and aridity of the landscape contrast with the mystical radiance of the vessel. The color palette blends warm shades of ochre, gold and red in the foreground that contrast with the deep blues and greens of the background. Beyond a visual representation, Atacama Magic is an invitation to reflect on the cultural and spiritual richness of Indigenous peoples, their deep bond with the land, and the rituals that sustain these ancient civilizations.
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