Melancolicamente Book Cover
This illustration is created for a book of poems by Renata de Alcântara Stuani, Melancolicamente, offering a captivating journey into diverse cultures and her profound ancestral perspective. The image depicts a tree emerging from a building, symbolising the revival of what was once destroyed. It urges us to awaken and strive for a better future.
The roots embody indigenous symbols, representing their inherent strength and resilience. The tree’s growth is unstoppable, and as it gracefully extends over the building, it evokes a pleasant response from Ranginui (father’s sky) and a beautiful composition of colours, expressing gratitude to Papatuanuku (mother’s earth).
This art composition portrays powerful imagery of a tree that grows atop a building, extending its roots and enveloping the concrete with nature’s embrace. It symbolises the resilience of ancestral wisdom and the natural world, showcasing their enduring presence and influence. The tree’s upward growth signifies the connection between past and present, preserving ancestors’ legacy while breathing life into urban environments. Through this artwork, the artist highlights the importance of keeping our roots grounded and nurturing a harmonious coexistence with nature, ensuring its vitality and preserving the wisdom of those who came before us.
About the book about the book author: Renata de Alcântara Stuani, born in São Paulo in 1970, is a versatile individual with degrees in Journalism and history. She has worked as an Economics Journalist and a communications advisor for the federal government. She has also lived in Portugal and Peru.
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