KATU is the name of the new animal character in Gonzalo’s work, an intrepid ring-tailed coati freely roaming the forest. Its name means “strong” in Guarani language. These small carnivorous mammals inhabit the wooded areas of South America, such as the Chacoan Forest and the Missionary Forest in Argentina. Adult males are solitary, while females live in packs with their offspring. All have long snouts and strong claws that make them expert tree climbers.
“If we learn to love ourselves,” says the artist, “to speak about Nature, and to care for native species from a young age, we will see great results soon! The entire world will improve!”
The work invites us to learn about a particular species and then fill classrooms with environmental knowledge, colors, and artistic expressions.