From the Cerrado to the Page: A Multifaceted Artist Brings Poetry and Literature That Stir Sensations and Questions
In a deep dive into the intricate layers of her experiences, multifaceted artist Keythe Tavares reveals a poetic and literary universe that challenges norms and recovers memories in her works published by the Rachadura Visual imprint. With two distinct works, “Heranças” and “Até o Caroço,” Keythe shows a unique ability to explore complex themes, from her roots in the cerrado to the nuances of pleasure and the body.
“Heranças”: A Poetic Journey Through Everyday Details
In her debut book, “Heranças,” Keythe Tavares unveils a writing of the self rooted in different forces, especially the discourses of the church and the maternal figure. The poet leads the reader on a poetic journey, listing sins one by one, inviting reflection and confession. The lyrical voice, permeated by the details of everyday spaces and conversations, reveals an attentive eye for seemingly trivial moments, such as the face in the electrical outlets, the yellowed teeth, the bread that doesn’t rise, and the towel with the name embroidered wrong.
Keythe Tavares dives into the roots of the cerrado, working through memory with criticism and detachment while gathering elements of the past with taste and desire. Her scenes, influenced by her mother, father and religious laws, contribute to a narrative that portrays a grown-up girl, able to see both the grace and the misfortune of her journey.
Bianca Gonçalves, literary critic, highlights the importance of the work, seeing the poet build her story with a mix of gracefulness and confrontation with her own inheritance.
“Até o Caroço”: A Powerful Claim to Pleasure and the Sapatão Body
In “Até o Caroço,” Keythe Tavares dives into a work that is at once a claim to the sapatão (dyke) body and a frank conversation about affection, self-love and sexual pleasure. The artist challenges heterocisnormative structures and religious conservatism by exploring the possibilities and multiplicities of the body, claiming the power, vitality and desire that emanate from it.
The publication is a bold declaration that celebrates the sweaty, creamy, wet and living body. Tavares stresses that it is also a conversation about affection and love, especially self-love, which drives the exploration of pleasure in all its fullness.
Keythe Tavares: A Worker of Image and Words
Beyond her foray into poetry and literature, Keythe Tavares proves to be a true image worker. With a multifaceted approach, she moves through audiovisual work, digital and analog photography, and hand collage. Her passion for cooking also stands out, as she creates little dishes that nourish both body and soul. This talented artist also fills her notebooks with enchanting poems, and who knows, we may soon see a book consolidating her unique expression.
Keythe Tavares does not limit herself to conventional expectations, challenging borders and building bridges between forms of expression. Her works, published under the Rachadura Visual imprint, not only present a unique narrative but also provoke reflection on identity, memory and pleasure. It is an artistic journey that not only reveals inheritances but also builds new paths of expression and understanding.