In connection to the virtual public talk by the Indigenous Kichwa leader Zoila Castillo from Ecuador’s rainforest, titled “Weaving the Anti-Extractive Struggle in the Amazon,” there will be a second opportunity to learn from these leader's political work during the opening of the exhibition of her art in clay, seeds and beads at Stevens Gallery (Reid) on Thursday, December 11, at 5pm (snacks will be provided). Besides being an important political leader from Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement, Zoila is one of the most well-known and experienced maestra de artesanías (handicrafts master) in Ecuador. Though her art, Zoila has been able to not only provide for her family, but also to sustain her political work. The exhibition honors Zoila’s life-long political work and art, and is also intended to support her anti-extractive struggle. The selling of her art will go directly to her and her family.

This event have been made possible by the Politics Department, and Kynde Kiefel and Emily Nichols from the Stevens Gallery.