Hacemos Nuestro Río

Hacemos nuestro río (We Make Our River) is a picture book and curatorial project from  Veracruz, published by  Casa Gallina in collaboration with curator Catalina Pérez Meléndez, families, communities and artists. The book is the result of a series of encounters with children in the Papaloapan Basin, between the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca. Through a poetic approach, using photography, writing, and illustration, it links the experiences, aspirations and memories of the river communities in their relationship with the "River of Butterflies".  

The publication was distributed along the Papaloapan River, and beyond Veracruz, engaing with communities through activations. A second edition is scheduled for release with an accompanying pop-up exhibition in five different communities in Veracruz.