These last few years, I’ve been getting closer to art as a way of contributing to the effort to safeguard humanity in relation to our natural ecosystems, wetlands and forests, and I’m inspired by the protective actions taken on their behalf by citizens aware of this wealth. I’d like to highlight the work of the organizations that are fighting for the environment of Palace Del Rei, particularly in the case of the Altri paper mill, by creating a work of art made of handmade mulberry paper inspired by the nature of this area and the citizens who wish to protect it.

The glass façade of O Picho’s residence is a surface where the suspension of large works of mulberry paper, backlight, will magnify the work’s purpose. The night will be the ally of these luminous projections.

The fauna and flora of the surrounding area will be present in this creation, notably through the impressions made on the mulberry paper surfaces by schoolchildren or walkers on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela who will be invited to take part. A biologist, ecologist or someone familiar with the damaging impact of pulp and paper mill construction in this area will offer a strolling tour during which participants will become aware of the beauty and scientific need to protect the site.

With my assistance, they will create small amulets of protection as found in many ancient civilizations, for plants, animals or insects that may be threatened by such projects. The participants’ work will be used to create larger amulets, which I will do with inspiration from both the discovery of the natural environment surrounding the residence of Galicia’s cultural landmarks, and from meetings with local citizens.