Kayeb – Mother of the Rains
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| Admission: Exhibition ticket required |
| Venue: Foyer |
| Belongs to: Opening Mine. Yours. Ours!? |
A participatory installation inspired by the stars and the cycle of life – Kayeb is a great serpent, the Mother of the Rains, whose stories have been passed down through generations of the Arukwayene people. The appearance of her constellation in December marks the beginning of a new year and the rainy season. Waters rise, fields are flooded, fish begin to spawn, and a new cycle of life and renewal begins.
Inspired by this constellation, artist Keyla Palikur invites visitors to collectively paint the stars and the shape of Kayeb onto a large piece of black fabric. The artwork will then be suspended in the foyer, making the connections between sky, water, land, and the rhythms of life visible to everyone.
Participants
Keyla Palikur is a visual artist, illustrator and Indigenous researcher of the Palikur-Arukwayene people, born in the Uaçá Indigenous Territory, Oiapoque (AP), belonging to the Wadahiyene clan. Her work spans canvas painting, watercolor and digital art, weaving together ancestral knowledge, identity and memory. Her creations dialogue with traditional graphic patterns and narratives while exploring contemporary languages, reflecting on Indigenous women’s role and how native peoples affirm their identity today.
She holds a degree in Indigenous Intercultural Education from UNIFAP and is a Master’s student in Culture and Politics Studies (PPCULT/UNIFAP). Member of the Waçá-Wará Indigenous Artists Collective.