Photo slide shows

ANDREA EICHENBERGER

Photographer, doctorate in Anthropology (in progress) at the Universite Paris VII – Denis Diderot, in ‘co-tutela’ with the Federal University of Santa Catarina. She has a Bachelor Degree in Fine arts from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and holds a Masters’ Degree in Visual Anthropology from the Universite Paris VII, France. Project “Brasileiros Alhures” Brazilians Elsewhere

Who are the Brazilians living abroad? What were the motivations that made them leave Brazil? What is to be a Brazilian in another space? How is the contact with the local culture? How do they adapt to the new environment? How do they see Brazil once they are away from it? These, among other aspects, were the “triggers” for the elaboration of this project.

NICOLE FREEMAN

This exhibition by local photographer and artist Nicole Freeman, presents two visions of Brazil. The first series consists of conventional images shot during her travels in 2007. The second series is a preview of an exhibition to be held at Thistle Hall later this year. This series re-examinations the snapshots and reconstructs them to reflect an alternative view of Brazil. The works are created through a cut and paste process (in the true sense of the words), creating a more personal vision of her journey through the states of Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.

Nicole was recently nominated as a "Selected Finalist" in the annual Wallace Trust Art Awards. Her work currently on display in the Trust's touring exhibition at the Aotea Centre in Auckland (8 Sept - 2 Oct 2009) followed by dates at The New Dowse in Wellington (17 Oct – 24 Jan 2010). Nicole studied at the School of Design in Wellington gaining a Bachelor of Design.

ROGERIO DIAS

Brazilian conservation biologist, Rogerio Dias grew up in the country's new capital – Brasilia. Rogerio started nature photography in an early age, and the flowers of the rich and endangered flora of the Cerrado, the most biodiverse savanna of the planet, are his favorite subjects. He started his studies at the University of Brasilia and graduated from Cornell University, USA (1986) with a major in natural resources.

Back home he initiated his career doing ecological research with mammals from the Cerrado. He has participated in nature conservation and community development projects throughout the country, with a focus on protected areas management and ecotourism development. Currently, Rogerio is undertaking a master of tourism management degree at Victoria University of Wellington with a scholarship from NZAID.