Daniel OTERO TORRES is a multidisciplinary artist known for his large-scale cut-out drawings on metal, blending hyperrealism with sculptural form. His work explores themes of memory, resistance, and environmental degradation, often referencing archival imagery and indigenous cultures. Through installations, ceramics, and drawings, he examines the impact of colonialism and capitalism on both people and nature.
Green Manifesto: Transformation Through Leaves is a video filmed by the artist in Colombia. The video features a striking visual of ants (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of green leaves, symbolizing an act of protest and expression. This imagery is inspired by the use of blank white paper as a symbol of disobedience during protests. Similarly, the ants in the video carry green leaves, some of which are inscribed with writings and symbols. These markings represent a form of communication imagined by the artist, who created a unique language through which the ants express their concerns and emotions about climate and environmental issues. This work explores the concept of non-human expression and the interconnectedness of all beings in the face of ecological challenges.
