Daiara Tukano

Through the lens of her culture’s spirituality, Daiara Tukano engages with Hori—the visionary experiences brought forth by ayahuasca. She dedicates herself to understanding these visions, both in her dreams and through collaborative studies with her family. Closely examining traditional artworks such as basket weaving, ceramics, benches, and body painting, Tukano’s work draws from the visual language and symbolism embedded in her community. Her art reflects a dialogue between ancestral knowledge and contemporary artistic expression, exploring how these traditions shape identity and collective memory. Tukano’s compositions are characterized by intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and experimental use of forms and lighting. Her works investigate the ways in which Indigenous cultural practices can be translated into contemporary visual narratives, creating a space where ancestral rituals meet modern artistic experimentation. Through her practice, Tukano emphasizes the spiritual and symbolic resonance of her sources, transforming personal and communal memory into artworks that reveal the layered history and living presence of her culture. ...