Visibilización de la piscicultura y pesca fluvial desde las artes aplicadas como enriquecimiento del imaginario socioeconómico y cultural de Loja

Abstract

In the cultural imaginary of Loja, small-scale fishing and fish farming practices have been undervalued compared to other areas of the productive and cultural sector, which today would seem unique and decisive. Faced with this problem, the artwork Pescar en la memoria aims to contribute by making these identity practices visible. To this end, a series of puzzles is proposed - based on derivatives of urban and rural spaces in the canton - that will expose the main actors of these practices, who promote them from a conscious and responsible approach towards the environment. The pieces will demonstrate the richness of places and species spread in one of the sixteen cantons of Loja. Designed to generate a dynamic interaction with the spectators, they will be able to build the bodies of the characters through a classic Rubik's Cube, enter the captivating atmosphere of the landscapes through a sliding piece puzzle, and, through embossed pieces, witness the diversity of species existing in small river sources, while experiencing sensory knowledge around these practices, as a form of awareness. The aesthetic experience is stimulated through resources such as photographs, paintings and illustrations; and with the interactive work-public relationship itself. The result will foster a playful-educational moment that could lead to new ways of relating to these cultural practices in the future.