Flood in Pirenópolis
Acrylic on cardboard
Size: 25,9 x 37,7 in
THEME:
The great flood that destroyed the bridge over the Rio das Almas, in Pirenópolis - Goiás - Brazil.
In 1727, colonists left in search of gold, reaching the Center-West region of Brazil, where they found a large amount of gold on the banks of a river, called Rio das Almas. The bridge built was carried away by the force of the waters, which increased its flow because of heavy rains, dragging part of the bridge, so the place became known as Cidade de Meia Ponte in 1853. The mines produced abundantly, tons of gold were extracted from the local and Europeans from Portugal, together with their families, developed the city and region, which received more and more residents. The famous bridge suffered structural damage several times, and after the wooden bridge was completely destroyed by a new flood, they built a bridge with concrete pillars, stronger and that was only renovated over the years. The name Meia Ponte was changed to City of Pirenópolis in 1890 - the City of the Pyrenees (atypical rock formation found between France and Spain, but which can also be found near the city).
WORK DESCRIPTION
In the center of the picture we have the fury of the Rio das Almas, which carries everything in front of it, including the bridge that was built there. They follow the waters, destroying trees, pulling out rocks, turning over the relief and vegetation. We can see floating wooden logs, also leaves and animals such as fish, small turtles (tortoises) and even monkeys. At the top left we have the Igreja do Carmo, isolated by the lack of a bridge. Residents on one side cannot at this time move to the other side. Near the church a man kneels before the destruction, his son a little above him watches him. On the other side, onlookers and animals observe the murky and impetuous waters, nothing like the calm and clear waters of the river in its normal flow. Where the water passes, banks of mud and sand of the river are formed, where small fish jump, escaping from the hustle. Destruction and life dance euphorically, where a new world and relief will soon emerge, leaving only memories of vegetation. The strongest trees are not shaken, nor the confidence of the people of Pirenópolis to rebuild their city.
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