alberto pitta

Pitta's presentation features new works from the Mariwô series, developed especially for the occasion. Màriwó (Elaeis guineensis) is the leaf of the oil palm, a sacred tree in Candomblé, the religion in which Pitta was raised. Each branch of the plant is carefully shredded and hung on the doors and windows of terreiros and casas de santo, to ward off evil and protect the energy of these Afro-Brazilian religious ritual spaces. Pitta’s visual trajectory is characterized by a distinctive interest in Afro-Brazilian cultures, spirituality, and graphic experimentation. With a practice that spans over four decades, his work is still inextricably tied to his personal history. As the son of Ialorixá Mãe Santinha de Oyá, he was introduced at an early age to his mother's religion and its rich textile traditions. Initially, this heritage is present in the artists' intricate richelieu embroideries. Since the 1980s, he has also developed patterned serigraphs for Carnival, bringing spiritual and ceremonial significance to the festivities.

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