A arte de Ana das Carrancas: de louceira à expressão da arte popular

Abstract

This work investigates the trajectory and artistic production of Ana das Carrancas, a ceramicist known for her technique of molding clay into the shape of carrancas, with the aim of understanding artistic creation, her influences, aesthetics and her contribution to art teaching. Ana das Carrancas is an emblematic figure of Brazilian popular art, whose legacy transcends the regional scope. The research adopted a multidisciplinary approach, using primary sources through bibliographic research and secondary sources through documentary research and field research in cultural spaces in Petrolina that preserve the artist's memory. The clay carrancas, his most notable works, reflect the aesthetics and culture of the São Francisco Valley in the backlands of Pernambuco, challenging observers with their hollow eyes and zoomorphic features. In the educational context, clay modeling workshops and visits to cultural spaces linked to Ana das Carrancas enrich art teaching, allowing students to connect with local traditions, techniques and cultural diversity. Ana das Carrancas' art transcends the borders of Pernambuco, contributing to the dissemination of Brazilian popular art in a broader context, becoming a symbol of the strength of popular art expression. Her legacy inspires the appreciation of the richness of Brazilian popular art, both in art teaching and in the recognition of this artistic expression on a national and international level.