Raíces vivas - Retratos de amistad en tierra gaucha.
Living Roots - Portraits of Friendship in Gaucho Land.
A myth has formed around the Gaucho, a myth of vastness and wildness, of freedom and independence in the prairie. The lack of natural boundaries has significantly shaped the character of the Gaucho: he is freedom-loving and reserved, yet generous and helpful. Today, the culture of the Gaucho is lived out in the countryside. Their values and connection to the earth persist, and their traditions were declared a national cultural heritage by the Uruguayan government in 2017. With these images, I provide a glimpse into their world, which is characterized by simplicity and gratitude, standing in contrast to the consumer society of the West.
In a short film about the project, we conducted and recorded several interviews with the Gauchos.
Raíces vivas - Retratos de amistad en tierra gaucha.
Living Roots - Portraits of Friendship in Gaucho Land.
A myth has formed around the Gaucho, a myth of vastness and wildness, of freedom and independence in the prairie. The lack of natural boundaries has significantly shaped the character of the Gaucho: he is freedom-loving and reserved, yet generous and helpful. Today, the culture of the Gaucho is lived out in the countryside. Their values and connection to the earth persist, and their traditions were declared a national cultural heritage by the Uruguayan government in 2017. With these images, I provide a glimpse into their world, which is characterized by simplicity and gratitude, standing in contrast to the consumer society of the West.
In a short film about the project, we conducted and recorded several interviews with the Gauchos.
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