Ser Palmera, 2024
Digital, 60’
Beneath the shade of the palm trees a young woman is carefully observing the slow movements of its leaves. Ser Palmera revolves around the daily life of Amanda, an artist from Elche with a desire to become a Palmerera. Palm tree gardening is one of the oldest professions in her city, transmitted orally for centuries, but has always been dominated by men. Through her journey we discover the difficulties she will have to face while learning this profession, and the intimate connection that develops between her and her surroundings. Amanda’s strong determination to care for the planet manifests itself in a series of artistic tableaux emerging from the process of familiarizing herself with the heritage and materials of this cultural landscape.