Itacoatiara

Abstract

“Itacoatiara” is a book that combines poetry and images to portray a tourist spot in Paraíba, known for its rock paintings. The book was launched at the Energisa Cultural Plant. The book features poems by Juca Pontes and images by José Rufino. The story takes place in the region of the city of Ingá, in Paraíba. The book features poems by Juca about the nature surrounding the Itacoatiaras. “The reader is led, in each poem – or, if you prefer, in the single poem that makes up the entire book – to inhabit the Bandeirante place of enlightenment”, highlights Ribeiro. The reference of the work is the Bacamarte River. The universe of the book revolves around the northeastern sun and dialogues with the history of the archaeological site in Paraíba. In addition to its perspective, the book is also a warning to take care of the rock and its surroundings. The work shows the importance of preserving the place as a heritage of Paraíba. José Rufino's participation comes as a gift. The artist says that it was a challenge to portray the Ingá rock, which he had visited many times since he was a child, and now he had a new perspective. "More than an illustration, this was an invitation to dive into the poetry of Juca Pontes. I made drawings of an imaginary river course that makes this connection as if it were a flow. This notion of something that flows from various entities, botanical, mineral, air, water", adds Rufino. In short, "Itacoatiara" is a work that combines poetry and images to portray and pay homage to the nature and history of the region of the city of Ingá, in Paraíba, with a special focus on the preservation of local heritage.