When art is in a dialogue with nature. Italian artist Elena Dell'Andrea and Canadian artist Jennifer Macklem from the gallery Italy & Beyond present their art that is constantly inspired by a deep connection with Nature: the investigation of the Wild and the MacroCosm, the Environment and the MicroCosm.
Using digital storytelling, Kaitlyn Wilcox explores their re-search journey from their Master’s Re-search Paper, "Segmekwé Ndoch Bya: A Critical Systematic Review of Sovereign Bodies, Decolonial Healing, and Fat Liberation." This collection reflects their journey toward decolonizing fatness through the nexus of Land and body sovereignty.
Each of the six pieces represents a chapter of their research, delving into the complexities of Indigenous identity, body reclamation, and liberation from colonialism. The final artwork synthesizes these themes into a comprehensive illustration of their findings, embodying the necessity of decolonial healing.
