Roberto da Silva, 53, from the northwestern Brazilian state of Pernambuco, is known as Lagartão, the big lizard. For the past fifteen years, he has collected recyclable materials from the bed of the Tietê River, navigating the polluted waters near the Pirapora de Bom Jesus dam. The series Oferenda (Offering), by the collective Trëma, presents a few of the objects that Lagartão has “caught.” This photo essay explores the waste in the river that runs through São Paulo. They are damning images of a “beautiful” country that has fallen behind politically and socially. How long before it catches up?
Coletivo Trëma
Oferenda
Until February 23rd, 2014
Tag & Juice
Rua Gonçalo Afonso, 99, Vila Madalena
São Paulo
Brazil
