Irapuru

Laura Lima
Irapuru, 2023
Raw cotton threads dyed by natural pigments and wire
Work: 324 x 288 x 30 cm

Irarupu is a magical red bird, a symbol of happiness in Brazilian folklore. According to the legend, a young indigenous man was cursed by a tribe chief for being in love with his daughter. The indigenous man became Irapuru and began to sing a beautiful song. The chief heard it and went into the forest to capture the bird, but he got lost and never returned. Irapuru still sings today, hoping that his lover will hear and recognize him. Whoever finds this bird gets a wish. Raw cotton threads dyed by natural pigments (indigo, wine, red cabbage, porangaba, black tea, spinach, parsley, red beans, annatto, crajiru, redwood) and steel wire