Moisés Patrício discusses Exu methodology and ancestral technologies in Brasilidades at 36th São Paulo Biennial

Moisés Patrício's work, Brasilidades, was showcased at the 36th Bienal de São Paulo and subsequently at the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) in Rio de Janeiro. This series delves into an "exuistic" perspective rooted in Yorùbá and Afro-Brazilian traditions, viewing crossroads as spaces for generating meaning. Brasilidades incorporates ancestral materials such as clay bowls and clay, highlighting their significance beyond mere aesthetics. Patrício investigates the contrast between clay, which evokes memory, and concrete, symbolizing modernity. The title Brasilidades signifies Brazil's complex identity with its diverse cultural dimensions. In Rio, the artwork interacts with the city's historical context and its inherent tensions, promoting movement over comfort and encouraging connections across different realms while upholding ethical considerations.