Trueque, MAC Panama, Panama, 2023
soplo, installation in dialogue with the work of Haydée Victoria Suescum, wood, thread, fabric, dried plants traditionally involved in healing the breathing system both in Guadeloupe and Panam
In soplo exhibition, Biabiany explores the relationship between the body and space, in connection with the historical, colonial, and identity-related perceptions of Caribbean territories. She selected two paintings by Panamanian artist Haydée Victoria Suescum, titled Figuras esenciales and Hojas/Pulmones, which feature an organic and dreamlike aesthetic.
These works inspired an installation composed of sculptures representing medicinal plants common to both Guadeloupe and Panama, such as elderberry, calaguala, and fennel. These sculptures, combined with Suescum’s paintings, form a «hea- ling forest,» symbolizing the connection between human bodies and nature, and inviting visitors to reflect on breathing and reconnecting with their environment.
© Alfredo Martiz