In the edition celebrating 30 years of the exhibition, an instrument that symbolizes the Capixaba congo is reinterpreted by architects, artists and personalities in a project that unites design, memory and solidarity traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Aug 18, 2026, 12:10 PM
(Cloves Louzada/CASACOR)
More than one of the main instruments of Capixaba congo, the casaca carries in its form the identity of Espírito Santo. Traditionally sculpted in wood, with its characteristic carved human head and grooved back that produces its sound, it crosses generations as a symbol of an ancestry deeply linked to Capixaba culture.
In the edition celebrating 30 years of CASACOR Espírito Santo, this tradition gained new interpretations. The instrument became a starting point for a creative exercise that brought together professionals from the cast, personalities and Capixaba artists, among them Attilio Colnago and Ana Paula Castro, invited to customize their own casacas.
(Cloves Louzada/CASACOR)
After a season on display at Shopping Vitória, the pieces became part of the curation of the main show. The next destination is a charity auction, whose proceeds will be donated to ACACCI and the NGO Vira-Lata, Vira-Luxo. Thus, each intervention brings together architecture, art and social responsibility.
"CASACOR ES reaches its three decades proving that the vanguard of contemporary design lies in our ability to look inward, to our roots. Connecting the ancestral strength of the Capixaba casaca to the talent of our cast and personalities, for such noble causes, is the exact materialization of the 'Mind and Heart' manifesto," points out Ligia Diniz, director of the show.
The relationship between music and Capixaba culture was the starting point for the intervention by visual artist Ana Paula Castro. The inspiration came from the band Casaca, considered one of the most innovative on the Brazilian music scene and recognized for contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the instrument.
"The group plays a fundamental role in preserving and disseminating this instrument, taking the sound and tradition of the casaca beyond the borders of our state. From this connection between music, memory and identity, I developed an intervention that seeks to honor both the instrument and its importance for our culture," highlights Ana Paula.
À esq., casaca estilizada por Ana Paula Castro. À dir, casaca estilizada por Solana Marianeli. (Cloves Louzada/CASACOR)
For architect Solana Marianeli, the proposal arose precisely from the contrast between tradition and contemporary language. Her creation stems from the formal rigor of Bauhaus and the pure lines of Neoplasticism. "The greatest challenge was finding a balance between respecting the tradition of the casaca and the freedom to imprint an authorial identity," reveals Solana.
The dialogue with these movements appears in the use of primary colors and in the incorporation of volumes and reliefs. Spheres that simulate buttons, for example, help shift the instrument from its original function and bring it closer to the universe of contemporary sculpture.
In addition to proposing a creative exercise, the project has a destination that expands the meaning of the pieces. The proceeds raised in the virtual auction will be reverted to institutions that operate on different fronts of care.
Godmother of ACACCI, positioning strategist Renata Cani participated in the customization alongside her sons, Lucas and Miguel. "For me it was an honor, a pleasure, because ACACCI does a beautiful job, which moves me." The initiative is also highlighted by Luciene Sales Sena, executive superintendent of ACACCI, who emphasizes the institution's work for over three decades in supporting children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment.
"Architecture has the power to transform spaces, awaken emotions and improve quality of life. When this sensitivity unites with solidarity, the impact goes far beyond aesthetics and becomes concrete opportunities for social transformation," says Luciene.
For the institution, the project represents a possibility to expand this network of care. "For the children assisted by the association, this union translates into welcoming, support for families and strengthening a protection network that makes a difference. It is the demonstration that art and social commitment can truly walk together to transform lives," she highlights.
ACACCI — Association for Support to Children with Cancer of Espírito Santo
The institution has been working for over three decades in supporting children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment and their families, offering welcome and strengthening a protection network that goes beyond the hospital projects.
NGO Vira-Lata, Vira-Luxo
Founded in 2016, the organization was born with the goal of ensuring dignity to abandoned animals. Among its pillars of sustainability is the collection of plastic and metal caps and seals, which are later sold for recycling, in addition to a fixed group of donors.
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