Photography as Memory and Resistance
Through my photos, I tell the stories of my Kayapo people — our culture, our traditions, life in the villages, and our struggle to defend our territory and the forest. Each image is a way to show our identity, our resistance, and the beauty of our ancestral culture.
Documenting Life in the Villages
My goal as a photographer is to document the daily life of my people and to value our traditions. I want my images to show who we truly are, from our ceremonies to our everyday moments, and to preserve this memory for future generations.
Using Photography to Defend the Territory
Through my photos, I tell the stories of my Kayapo people — our culture, our traditions, life in the villages, and our struggle to defend our territory and the forest. Each image is a way to show our identity, our resistance, and the beauty of our ancestral culture.
For the Future Generations
I want my photos to tell real stories about our people and to strengthen our identity. My hope is that these images help the world understand the importance of protecting our land, our forest, and our existence, so that future generations of the Kayapo people can continue to live according to our culture.
