ongoing project: pachamama en los andes

Due to the remoteness and the arduous routes to the next town, life in the middle of the Andes in Bolivia is largely regulated autonomously by its inhabitants. There are three rules in particular that govern the lives of the people: "Ama Sua, Ama Llulla y Ama Qhella", which in the indigenous Quechua language means "don't steal, don't lie and don't be lazy". Pachamama - Mother Earth - is responsible for everything else. Lama fetuses are sacrificed and ceremonies are held for her, music is played to ask her for rain and food is prepared in the earth for her to partake of. By chewing coca leaves, a level of communication is established with Pachamama, offerings are made to appease and satisfy her. She sees with the eyes of the animals and hears with the ears of the goblins. She is everywhere.



publication in LN 584 I Februar 2023

participation CSDP I 2022