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Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros, Tribos credenza, 2014

Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros

Tribos credenza, 2014
Solid Brazilian walnut
Imbuia maciça brasileira
31 1/2 x 78 3/4 x 17 3/4 in
80 x 200 x 45 cm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof
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~EN Made of solid Brazilian walnut, its structure is composed of two drawers with one internal drawer each, with discrete handles on the upper part that practically disappear on the...
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Made of solid Brazilian walnut, its structure is composed of two drawers with one internal drawer each, with discrete handles on the upper part that practically disappear on the top. The feet receive bas-reliefs inspired by the indigenous graphics used by the Tapirapé native people to decorate bowls.

The pendants that adorn and stand out in the piece, are unique, elaborated with coconut shells and seeds, from indigenous bandoleers of the Nambiquaras native people.

TRIBES

In search of my roots and what the word “pleasure” means to me, I was brought back to Brazilian nature. Pantanal, Amazon, Atlantic Forest, fauna, flora, indigenous tribes ... pure and simple beauty. Of sounds, shapes, colors, scents. Tribes collection was born seeking to reinforce our cultural heritage and enhance our Brazil.

It is inspired by the indigenous graphics present in the gourds carved by the Tapirapé tribe and also by the Nambiquara tribe work in the manufacture of bandoliers and necklaces, using Siripiuna and Inajá seeds and Tucum coconut shells.

The sensitivity of these works contrasts with the strength and robustness of the massive Imbuia. As in life, a subtle balance between strength and delicacy..

Valuing what we have is, for me, the meaning of “pleasure”. It is in the simple things of life, like the color of the flowers, the aroma of the earth wet by rain, the sound of wind moving the leaves, the song of birds announcing a new day, the pure smile of a child.

Small details - which we often underestimate - are what really make the difference.

~PT
Feito em madeira imbuia maciça, sua estrutura é composta por dois gavetões e duas gavetas internas, com puxadores discretos na parte superior que praticamente desaparecem no tampo. Os pés recebem baixos-relevos inspirados no grafismo indígena utilizado pelo povo Tapirapé para adornar cuias.

Os pingentes que enfeitam e se destacam na peça, são exclusivos, elaborados com casca de coco e sementes, a partir de bandoleiras indígenas da etnia Nambiquaras.

TRIBOS

Em busca das minhas raízes e do que a palavra “prazer” significa para mim, fui levada ao encontro da natureza. Pantanal, Amazônia, Mata Atlântica, fauna, flora, tribos indígenas... beleza pura e simples. De sons, de formas, de cores, de aromas. A linha Tribos, procurando reforçar nossa HERANÇA CULTURAL e valorizar nosso Brasil. 
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Inspirada pelo grafismo presente nas cuias entalhadas pelos etnia Tapirapé, além da inspiração no trabalho realizado pelos índígenas da etnia Nambiquara na confecção de bandoleiras e colares, nos quais utilizam sementes de Siripiuna e Inajá e cascas de coco Tucum.

A sensibilidade desses trabalhos contrasta com a força e robustez da imbuia maciça. Assim como na vida, um equilíbrio sutil entre força e delicadeza.​

Valorizar o que temos é, para mim, o significado de “prazer”. Está nas coisas simples da vida, como o colorido das flores, o aroma da terra molhada pela chuva, o som do vento movimentando as folhas, o canto dos pássaros anunciando um novo dia, o sorriso puro de uma criança.

Pequenos detalhes - que muitas vezes subestimamos - são o que realmente fazem a diferença.

Provenance

~EN
Pendants created with bandoliers made by Nambiquara artisans and low relief inspired by indigenous graphic made by Tapirapé artisans, both from villages in Mato Grosso - Brazil.

~PT
Pingentes criados com bandoleiras indígenas da etnia Nambiquara e baixo relevo inspirados no grafismo indígena utilizado pelo povo Tapirapé, ambos de vilarejos do Mato Grosso - Brasil.

Exhibitions

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2015 | Yankatu's brand Launch | D Gallery | São Paulo, SP - Brazil

~PT
2015 | Lançamento da marca Yankatu | Galeria D | São Paulo, SP - Brasil
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