ANCESTRALITY AND TERRITORY IN CONTEMPORARY AMAZONIAN ART: THE VISUAL POETICS OF FLÁVIO DUTKA

Abstract

This article examines the artistic production of Flávio Dutka, focusing on the interplay between ancestry, collective memory, and territorial identity in contemporary Amazonian art. The analysis centers on four visual series that incorporate symbolic elements, ritualistic features, and organic compositions linked to traditional knowledge and riverside spirituality. The interdisciplinary methodological approach combines aesthetics, art anthropology, and art education to interpret visual codes as expressions of an ancestral tradition rooted in the Amazon territory. Findings indicate that the artwork operates as a cultural resistance device, fostering the appreciation of local knowledge and encouraging educational practices aimed at identity affirmation. The study also explores the social and pedagogical impacts of symbolic recovery in the artist’s work, emphasizing art as a medium for preserving memory and critically reflecting on the connections between aesthetics, belonging, and tradition.