Quilombos

2018 – 2022

Data from the Brazilian government indicates that there are around 3.000 quilombola communities spread across all regions of the country, from southern Brazil to the Amazon. Most of the Quilombola population is of mixed African-Brazilian and Indigenous ancestry. The projects below were supported by the Brazilian government and other organizations.

quilombosdojequitinhonha.com.br

Launched in 2018, “Quilombos do Vale do Jequitinhonha: Music and Memory” was designed to showcase the cultural manifestations in the quilombola communities of Vale do Jequitinhonha, in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

quilombosdopara.com.br

Launched in 2021, “Quilombos do Para” website showcases several interviews from community members of Para state.

quilombosdeminas.com.br

Launched in 2021, “Quilombos de Minas” website showcases several interviews from community members of Minas Gerais state.

Technical Tool: Adobe Muse

Compelling visual guidelines solutions were taken in consideration during the creative process. The beautiful images were highlighted to elevate the communities and its members.