Paracatu
Collection:UAL Art Collection
Date: 2021
Artist: Rebeca Binda (Brazilian Italian)
Dimensions:
23 x 32cm (unframed)
Medium: Photographic print on C-type Fuji paper
Object number: UAC 1066
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DescriptionRebeca studied MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication. Her statement says that:
'She is a Brazilian documentary photographer and independent researcher whose practice investigates the relationship between legacies of colonisation, ecocide, and environmental justice.
Her work mainly consists of long-term projects driven by a research process, through which she explores the visible and not so noticeable consequences perpetuated by systems of oppression. Central to her practice is the communication of her contributor's emotions and knowledge, an approach that is informed by the connections she builds with the local communities. Through in-depth investigative work, she aims to provide evidence and support to individuals, organisations, scientists and activists that dare to disclose the crimes carried out by mining across many countries around the world. It was the crime of Fundão in 2015 that was the catalyst for starting to create work in the land to which she feels so strongly connected. Using both a digital and medium format camera, Rebeca travels to areas long exploited by the mining industry and records the aftermath of an activity that cuts its path through changing landscapes. Through alternative processes, Rebeca offers a tangible exploration of the environmental health risks that can be posed by the toxic presence of such industry on lands which communities depend on.'
'She is a Brazilian documentary photographer and independent researcher whose practice investigates the relationship between legacies of colonisation, ecocide, and environmental justice.
Her work mainly consists of long-term projects driven by a research process, through which she explores the visible and not so noticeable consequences perpetuated by systems of oppression. Central to her practice is the communication of her contributor's emotions and knowledge, an approach that is informed by the connections she builds with the local communities. Through in-depth investigative work, she aims to provide evidence and support to individuals, organisations, scientists and activists that dare to disclose the crimes carried out by mining across many countries around the world. It was the crime of Fundão in 2015 that was the catalyst for starting to create work in the land to which she feels so strongly connected. Using both a digital and medium format camera, Rebeca travels to areas long exploited by the mining industry and records the aftermath of an activity that cuts its path through changing landscapes. Through alternative processes, Rebeca offers a tangible exploration of the environmental health risks that can be posed by the toxic presence of such industry on lands which communities depend on.'
