Turbante-se
Since 2012, I have been deeply engaged in researching the physical and metaphysical significance of the head (Ori) in Indigenous and Afro-Atlantic societies. The ancestral practice of headwrapping has been central to this work, as I explore how these sculpted textiles form complex, non-verbal systems of communication and symbolic meaning, embodying cultural knowledge and spiritual depth.
My Ori has led me across the Atlantic, inspiring the activation of communal exchanges, memories, and narratives through workshops, performances, sculpture, archival practices, and the creation of new imagery. I coined the term Turbante-se, meaning "Turban Yourself," to name this research as an open invitation for my engagement with others in tactile, accessible, and educational ways, both online and offline.
Since its inception, Turbante-se's array of practices and actions has uplifted Black and Brown communities not only in Brazil but globally, while also sharing knowledge with wider audiences.
Below is a mix of Turbante-se activations, including performances, workshops, tutorials, photographs, and film. Photos by Shai Andrade, Antonello Veneri, Ethel Ruth, Abe Neihm, Santa Benevicuti, and Valentina Alvarez. Videos by Ica Martinez, Cristiane Schmidt, and Rodrigo Daltro. All rights reserved.
