Extractive projects and the rise of environmental movements have generated profound tensions across various regions, reshaping both ecological landscapes and the social dynamics of affected communities. This project investigates the social impacts of these industries and the emergence of environmental resistance movements, focusing on how communities navigate their identities, defend their rights amid environmental threats, and experience transformations in their affective lives.
The work examines the intricate connections between territory, resistance, and affect. Using art-based research and multimodal anthropology, it combines video and sound pieces to convey the emotional landscapes and profound affective stakes faced by those who confront environmental crises. Audiovisual media serve as a means of capturing the temporalities, sounds, colors, and textures of resistance.
Drawing on historical records, testimonies, and visual and audio sources, along with archival materials and sensory experimentation, the project critically engages with the power dynamics that underlie both environmental exploitation and resistance. By bringing affective and sensory experiences to the forefront, it offers new entries to understanding the resilience, and futures of threatened communities amid ecological and social crises.