Kuenan Mayu's "Pu'tchi TawemucÜ [Lua Trans]" at Cerrado Galeria, Brasília

Kuenan Mayu's "Pu'tchi TawemucÜ [Lua Trans]" (2026) is currently displayed at Cerrado Galeria until 13 November. This work prioritizes materiality over a conventional image and is referred to as a "Cavalo de Troia." It explores ancestral cosmologies related to hybrid identities and bodies. The vertical artwork incorporates both terrestrial and aquatic motifs, featuring a fish encased in banana leaves, human figures, and ceramics that represent Eware, the sacred Tikuna territory. Higher in the piece, figures evolve into sprouts and cocoons, with a central figure symbolizing gender fluidity. Above, a full moon adorned with sacred geometric designs is depicted alongside Tikuna elder women gathering Tururi, a tradition shared with Mayu, who uses colors for healing and protection. Mayu's influences include her Tikuna heritage and experiences in urban Brasília and São Paulo.