Embodied Nature

 Embodied Nature is a series of earth pigment paintings, seeking to explore the themes of identity and belonging.

Embodied Nature installation by Rafaela Mori. Group exhibition: Untitled , 2023 at McGlade Gallery - Australia.

Embodied Nature - The Third Eye, 2023.

Earth pigments on canvas, 40" x 60".

Embodied Nature - Roots, 2023

Earth pigments on canvas, 40" x 60".

Embodied Nature - Moon Cycle, 2023

Earth pigments on canvas, 40" x 60".

Embodied Nature - Sacral, 2023

Earth pigments on canvas, 40" x 60".

The project is shaped by my personal bond with nature and my desire to convey the intrinsic connection between human existence and the natural environment.

Drawing inspiration from the tradition of 17th-century anthropomorphic landscape paintings, I depicted human bodies embedded in the natural landscape. By using earth pigments, this project critiques the idea that humans shape the land when, in fact, the land shapes our existence.

The project recognises the need for a more harmonious relationship between humanity and the planet inviting the viewer to reconsider their everyday choices and their lifestyles.