The singer Rainha da Sucata, currently studying curation in Cape Town, shared her unique perspective on this profession, highlighting the complexity of organizing thoughts and mediating public access to artistic production. In her words, curating is not just visual organization, but an attempt to showcase the creations of those around her.
Queen of Scrap Metal explores the difficulty of waking up in the morning and deciding to dedicate oneself to art, questioning the forces that shape this resistance. Her critical gaze is directed at the barriers she faces, not only in Mozambique, her homeland, but also when observing artists from other continents.
As she delves deeper into her research, the artist highlights the need to understand the forces surrounding the artistic environment. She seeks to uncover why assuming the identity of an artist is challenging, whether in Mozambique or beyond. The perception that some of these forces are in favor and others against reveals the underlying complexity.
At the heart of her quest is understanding the reasons that make the process of creating an exhibition so arduous. Rainha da Sucata highlights the importance of questioning these forces, analyzing not only the local context but also broadening her investigation to encompass different parts of the world.
The singer's reflective approach raises crucial questions about the conditions shaping the global art scene. Her experience in Cape Town seems to have influenced her perspective, leading her to a broader understanding of the difficulties faced by artists in diverse cultural contexts.
