Indigenous ecological thinking: approaches between indigenous art and Good living

Abstract

The concept of Good Living, which originated in Amerindian cultures, is under discussion in various social spheres, especially in academia, while Indigenous Art is gaining prominence in Brazil. This article aims to establish a connection between these two fields of knowledge in order to understand indigenous ecological thinking. The research, which is qualitative and bibliographical in nature, reveals that Good Living is a philosophy that promotes the common good and is intrinsically linked to indigenous artistic production. To exemplify this relationship, the artists Daiara Tukano and Denilson Baniwa are highlighted, whose works and speeches, exhibited in large Brazilian cities, show how art can transform individual and collective perception, helping to tackle the environmental crisis. The article argues that the resilience of indigenous peoples, manifested through their art, can be a model to be embraced by society in general, challenging capitalist practices and promoting fundamental characteristics of Good Living.