[ISEA2017] Artist Statement: Mauricio Chica M. — ME RÍO

Artist Statement

The following research-creation will talk about the pollution in rivers, streams and its impact on the coffee cultural landscape. To this goal the sound bridge will be approached as an ethnographic tool and a way for the artistic creation. The prevention of the environment is a topic that acquires relevance in the expressive forms of the contemporary art. It sees the need to manifest how pollution in all its variants puts in danger our ecosystem, economy and cultural identity. No matter our work, social status, race or religion; we must to react to this devastating scourge that has become the common factor today, because the lack of planning in the management of our waste.

  • Mauricio Chica M. , Colombia