artistic creativity of the kadiwÉu people: an interview with benilda vergÍlio

The article aims to interweave the different views on the contemporary Indian art through the testimony of Benilda Vergílio, Kadiwéu’s Indian, graduated in Design at Dom Bosco Catholic University. The analysis it takes as backdrop the controversies surrounding the anthropological symbolic approaches that over time have had full control and subjugation in the study of art in the anthropological perspective. In this study, conducted by interview with the artist, it was emphasized the cognitive action of art in native context, showing that it is necessary to discuss the essence and meaning of indigenous art, without leaving aside their own speech.