Continuing with cycle #5 of our ARTE+CARE program, Gabriel Secchin presents his new series Atratus, which brings together 13 paintings produced from the artist’s research on the representation of the “sky burial”, a typical ritual of Tibetan Buddhism. The titles of the works refer to the species of animals involved in these rituals, mainly scavengers. In Brazil, the most common is the black-headed vulture (Coragyps atratus). The specific epithet “atratus” (meaning “dressed in mourning”) usually designates species that have a predominant dark color.
Part of the sales of these works will benefit another relevant initiative of public interest in the fields of culture, health and primary care. In this 5th cycle, we will support the campaign #IPNresiste, which aims to seize funds for the preservation of the Instituto Pretos Novos (Institute of New Blacks) – IPN – currently with no government or institutional supporters. Located in the Gamboa neighbourhood, in the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro, the IPN has the mission of stimulating and promoting the construction of memories in relation to African and Afro Brazilian cultures, as well as fostering reflection on slavery and racial equality in Brazil.
Next week, we bring a new series of paintings by artist Julia Debasse. Stay tuned on our online channels!
Click here to download the PDF file, which brings Gabriel Secchin’s full series and learn more.
To see the series on our Artsy profile, click here.
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ARTE+CARE is a program to support our artists and to help people and organizations that aid, care, and protect those who are most affected during these difficult times: cultural workers facing economic strain, children and vulnerable communities. Series of unpublished works at affordable prices (ranging from USD 250 to USD 900 each) were developed exclusively by our represented artists for the program, and each month, part of the sales will be donated to a different initiative.