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The Curupira, an entity from Tupi-Guarani mythology, is the protector of forests and wild animals. In the collage, we see the famous 1981 photo May Day March, São Bernardo do Campo (SP), depicting Lula being carried by supporters.
On the right, Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva, she was his partner for over three decades. Marisa she gazes at Lula calmly. The collage depicts many animals native to the Amazon, as well some famous image, for example, Oxóssi (Orixá of the hunt, forests and animals). This image of Oxóssi is from a illustration by Nelson Boeira Faedrich created in the 70's.
In the background another famous work, The Dream by Henri Rousseau, from 1910. The collage is framed with Swords of St. George palnt, as it is known to be an amulet used in various ways, acting strongly against envy and to ward off people who are malicious.
This work comments on the unjust imprisonment of Lula, as well as to celebrate the many social policies implemented during his government. During his mandate Lula understood for example, the importance of demarking the land of the original peoples of Brazil, understanding their impact on the conservation of life and the ecosystem. * * * Commemorative piece to mark the historical occasion of Lula becoming the president of Brazil for the third time on the 01 January 2023.
Curupira (Luís Inácio Lula da Silva) 2019 analog collage and acrylic on paper 21.0 x 29.7cm
