La Terre
The Guayana Highlands of Venezuela boast one of the most breathtaking and unique natural landscapes on Earth. This region, part of the larger Guiana Shield, is dominated by ancient tepuis (tabletop mountains), vast rainforests, powerful rivers, and stunning waterfalls, creating an almost otherworldly environment.
For indigenous groups such as the Pemon, Ye’kwana, and Kavanayen, tepuis are deeply sacred and hold spiritual and mythological significance and also hold immense ecological importance, as they are home to unique species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.
The region is crisscrossed by numerous mighty rivers, including the Orinoco, Caroní, and Cuyuní, which play a crucial role in the local ecosystem. These rivers originate from the tepuis, creating some of the world's most spectacular waterfalls:
Angel Falls (Kerepakupai Merú) – The tallest waterfall in the world (979 meters / 3,212 ft) plunging from Auyán-Tepui.
"Nature must be regarded with greater attention and awareness. When I propose the representation of a natural element, so important in our lives, I do not capture it in its superficial imperfection but rather delve into its structure, seeking its essence and its order within apparent disorder— as if it were a living object with a soul."
