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Povos Originários - EXT #13
Renato Soares - Brasil
by MAP
Renato Soares began his career in
photography in 1986 and, since then,
has traveled extensively to portray
the different forms of cultural expression
of Brazilian ethnic groups. His identification
with the indigenous world dates back to his
childhood and was consolidated during his
first contacts with villages in remote areas
of the Amazon and also through his deep
friendship with the explorer Orlando Villas
Bôas.
When asked by EXT photo magazine, Renato
reports that among all the activities he does
in his work, traveling alone into the unknown
is certainly one of the most enjoyable things
about his profession.
Renato also tells us that he considers the
photo book to be very important. It is where
his thoughts, images, and what he wants
to show the world are condensed. It is a
showcase for the work that is built in this
profession. The exhibitions, lectures, and
other activities he carries out are also part of
this construction. Photography is a little bit of
everything you do in life.
When asked which of his books best
represents his story, Renato cites “Mar de
Minas,†a book that tells a little about his life,
his city, and his family. It is a snapshot that
shows the 34 municipalities surrounding Lake
Furnas and its people. From ox carts to sugar
mills.
For this edition of EXT photo magazine,
Renato brings us photographs from his project
that resulted in his collection of photographic
books “Povos Originários†(Native Peoples).
Each book portrays a different indigenous
ethnic group: Kalapalo, Kuikuro, Yawalapiti,
Kamayura, Waurá, Kaiapó, Yanomami, and
Body Paintings. These are made through
a print-on-demand system and can be
purchased on the Afluente publishing house
website (www.afluente.art). Renato makes
a point of mentioning that 33% of sales go
to the indigenous peoples as payment for
the right to use the image. This is something
unprecedented in the publishing market.
Link to online interview on YouTube.
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