“Maria Micaela Guyunusa”

“Maria Micaela Guyunusa” is a work that represents a Charrúa woman, Guyunusa, with a cubist face and violet eyes that express seriousness and determination. The work commemorates the tragic story of Guyunusa and other Uruguayan indigenous people who were exhibited in a human zoo in Paris in 1833. Guyunusa’s serious expression and pursed lips reflect the resistance and dignity of her people in the face of oppression and inequality. The work is a tribute to the memory of “the last Charrúas” and a reminder of the importance of preserving indigenous culture and recognizing the history of native peoples.