Prin Rodriguez  

Within this photographic series, Rodriguez imagines Pariacaca’s children’s adventures into the present, across generations, within the territory that is now Peru. Theirs is a story of continuity, and resilience, one that is premised upon the survival of a deep-rooted indigenous cosmovision. The photographs show immersive landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits, eruptions of colour and light entering the picture plane. Pariacaca’s children appear entranced, their identities and personalities expanding as they dance and dream. The night further enhances this oneiric effect.   

In developing this work, the photographer collaborated with her friends and members from her community, many of whom came from similar indigenous or mestizo backgrounds, having migrated from rural areas to cities such as Lima. The series addresses these complex identities thematically but also aesthetically, through an approach that foregrounds feeling and sensing. Like other parts of Latin America, the legacy of colonialism left deep scars in Peru. Indigenous communities nevertheless continue to fight for their rights, reclaiming their language and ancestral culture.