Unravelling

Narratives:

Laura

Lima’s

Johannesburg

show

‘How

to

Eat

the

Sun

and

the

Moon'

In her latest solo exhibition, ‘How To Eat The Sun and The Moon’ Brazilian artist Laura Lima presents large-scale assemblages suspended from the ceiling—delicate cloudscapes woven from folklore. The exhibition promises a multisensory journey underpinned by a central theme that contemplates the immensity of the cosmos. The title itself, playful yet profound, reflects Lima's exploration of not only the physical world but also the spiritual realms, intricately tied to mythology.

Rooted in Brazilian folklore and spiritual traditions of her childhood countryside, Lima’s work is both visually striking and rich with narrative. Her tapestries, crafted from raw cotton and dyed with natural plant pigments, offer a tactile, porous quality. As visitors move through the space, the energy of the work encourages a deeper, participatory experience, where the boundaries between observer and art become fluid.