Tacita Dean and Cornelia Parker create art from Amazonian ash to support Indigenous communities
Artists such as Tacita Dean and Shezad Dawood have created works for a new exhibition and auction named “From the Ashes.” The artworks, made from ash and charcoal salvaged from the burning of the Amazon rainforest, will be on display at the Old Truman Brewery in London from February 20-25 and auctioned at Christie’s London on March 9. The initiative aims to raise funds for the Xingu Indigenous communities of the Amazon, with other participating artists including Sarah Ball, Cornelia Parker, and Richard Long. Migrate Art, in collaboration with People’s Palace Projects, organized the event to support the Amazonian communities affected by deforestation and climate change. The project has received support from various partners to create art materials from the ash and charcoal, highlighting the importance of Indigenous cultural practices in protecting the Amazon from destructive human activities.
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Naz Baydar graduated from Middle East Technical University with a degree in Product Design. She furthered her education by completing a master’s degree in Art Direction at Elisava in Barcelona. Her work blends art direction, multimedia narratives, and design to craft innovative and transformative experiences. Naz is passionate about creating visual stories that evoke strong emotions and deliver meaningful impact. In addition to her work, she has a deep interest in philosophy and literature, which continuously inspire and enrich her creative process.