We must protect the Amazon at all costs. Usually referred to as ‘the lung of Earth,’ the incredibly rich forest is a unique landmark that hosts millions of lives. Photographer Gleeson Paulino has captured some of them in Echoes of the Amazon, his new solo show at Paris’ Sheriff Gallery curated by Marie Gomis-Trezise, on view through April 2nd. But don’t expect in-your-face political slogans against deforestation; instead, the Brazilian photographer uses his poetic, bewitching language to get under our skin.
Gleeson Paulino has built an incredibly personal visual language over the years that’s dreamlike yet documentary, evocative yet raw. Described as “a poetic visual journey through the lush yet fragile landscapes of the Amazon,” his newest exhibition confronts the viewer with the urgency to act up for our planet and for environmental preservation. The resilience of the indigenous communities, who have to go on with their day-to-day life despite constant external threats, is portrayed in an empathic, even surreal or otherworldly way.
Marie Gomis-Trezise, founder/curator at Galerie Gomis, explains it best: “Gleeson Paulino’s work is a love letter to the Amazon and its communities. At Galerie Gomis, we are committed to showcasing authentic narratives, and Gleeson’s images present the people of the Amazon as they live today — far from the anthropological gaze often seen in Western portrayals.”
The exhibition Echoes of the Amazon by Gleeson Paulino is on view through April 2 at Sheriff Gallery, 53 Rue de Turenne, Paris, France.
