2014 – artistic residency – Centro Selva – Centre for promoting projects in the art and sciences in the Central Amazon Region, Ucayali river area, Peru, making photographs of art presented later on the curatorial exhibition in Cracow titled: “Patterns”
Among the Shipibo-Conibo people I learnt about their culture. Many of their traditions are still practiced, such as the ayahuasca shamanism. Shamanistic songs have inspired artistic tradition and decorative designs found in their clothing, pottery, tools an d textiles. I visited the museum of Pablo Amaringo, a native painter who created the Usko Ayar Art school of painting.
During my residency I observed with my camera the common life in the farmers’ village. It was not far from the Ucayali river, near Pucallpa. I concentrated on children. Through their everyday life, full of play, I could picture a broader view of life in the village. I was accepted by the community and after a few days as a „gringo“ I joined them and we went fishing together. I still have idea in my mind to make a documentary when I return to tis village years later.
Julia Popławska 
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