Beatriz Manteigas - Power Plants

An exhibition by Portuguese artist Beatriz Manteigas explores the landscape of her native region in Albergaria-a-Velha, where eucalyptus monoculture covers 80% of the territory. The installation comprises three sound videos that compare a biodiverse forest, local eucalyptus plantations, and a "forest" of solar panels. The exhibition critiques an extractivist approach to nature and energy expansion masked by promises of green energy.