My project Trofannolismo is a planetary re-imagination of 1960s Brazilian Tropicália from a perspective of rural Wales. Trofannolismo combines the Welsh word for tropical with the Spanish/Portuguese suffix - ismo. In Trofannolismo, I bring Raymond Williams’ ideas of border, rhythm and livelihood into play with cultural and ecological thinking emerging from South America. Working with Welsh communities, including Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), Wrexham, Epynt/Birmingham and Elan Valley reservoirs, I focus on communities in South America that are known to me. This reveals common issues, including touristification, local production, water resources and climate change. I make ongoing work with horses, river swimmers and biochar.
