Matilde Gattoni
For over two decades, I have produced compelling visual narratives examining the socio-environmental challenges shaping our world. My work reveals
the human cost of climate change, land exploitation, and conflict, often focusing on Indigenous and marginalized communities most impacted by environmental degradation. From East Africa to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, my images delve into the lives of those navigating extreme vulnerability, displacement, and ecological loss — often caused by forces beyond their control.
ARTIST STATEMENT – The Earth We Share
My images delve into the challenges and solutions experienced by Indigenous communities on the frontlines of climate emergencies, Indigenous practices of land, sea, and resource management, and the profound interconnection between the growing demands of the West and the stresses faced by the Global South. While their stories and struggles serve as a testament to the scars inflicted by climate colonialism and environmental degradation, they also offer a window into the vital role Indigenous traditional knowledge plays in fostering resilience and cultivating a more harmonious relationship with our planet.
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