San Roche - Peruvian Amazon

In 2023 Mandy was funded by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage to travel to the tiny village of San Roche, on the outskirts of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

 

It was a challenging environment to work in - the wildlife was VERY present. But the experience she had there was deeply rewarding, and took her practice in a whole new direction.

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Taking inspiration from the jungle around her, she used native plants to create a series of dyes, using the huge variety of leaves available as tools for mark making. In doing so she created a body of work with directly reflects the true essence of the rain forest.

 

She further added to these works by rendering some of the native insects which were constant studio guests.