A Changing Amazon Exhibit at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington D.C.
Date: 2022
Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop to edit and resize the gallery photos, Adobe InDesign to design brochures and postcards, Adobe Illustrator to design the title lettering and description cards, Google Workspace for business (for drafting each description)
The goal of this gallery, hosted at the Peruvian Embassy of Washington, D.C., was to demonstrate how climate is affecting the Amazon, uplift the role of Indigenous peoples in conservation, and showcase the Amazon Conservation's conservation solutions in the region.
Amazon Conservation Gallery – “A Changing Amazon” at the Embassy of Peru
I led the creative direction, planning, and production of “A Changing Amazon: Climate Change and Conservation Solutions in the Amazon”, Amazon Conservation's curated photography exhibition hosted at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The exhibit visually explored the ecological importance of the southwest Amazon and showcased innovative conservation solutions supported by Amazon Conservation and its partners.
I was responsible for the full visual and spatial planning of the gallery. This included hand-selecting each image to convey a cohesive narrative, resizing and preparing photos for large-scale printing, writing all exhibition descriptions, and coordinating closely with external print agencies to ensure fidelity and quality. I meticulously measured the gallery walls and spacing between frames to design a clean, immersive experience. Using a digital mockup of the space, I mapped the exact size and position of each piece and oversaw layout execution onsite.
I also designed banners, wall signage, and promotional materials to support the exhibit’s visual identity. Throughout the process, I liaised with the Embassy’s cultural team and managed all logistics to bring the installation to life. The result was a compelling, educational experience that connected photography, science, and advocacy.
The exhibit officially opened on June 16, 2022, with an evening reception attended by over 40 guests, including representatives from the Peruvian and Norwegian Embassies, USAID, World Bank, IDB, IUCN, and other leading organizations. The gallery explored how the Andes-to-Amazon corridor—home to the greatest diversity of wildlife on Earth—faces urgent threats from climate change, and how communities, Indigenous federations, and government partnerships are creating scalable solutions.
Opening remarks were delivered by Germán Prado, Cultural Attaché for the Embassy of Peru, who spoke on behalf of Ambassador Oswaldo de Rivero. Featured speakers included Bruce Babbitt, former Governor of Arizona and U.S. Secretary of the Interior; Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, former Peruvian Minister of the Environment and Chair of IUCN’s Climate Crisis Commission; and John Beavers, Executive Director of Amazon Conservation. Each highlighted the critical role of local leadership, science-driven action, and cross-government collaboration in protecting the Amazon.
The gallery remained open to the public through August 17 in the Art Gallery of the Embassy of Peru at 1700 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Entry was free and open to all ages, with no ticket or registration required.
This project brought together environmental storytelling, public diplomacy, and visual arts to inspire awareness and action for one of the planet’s most vital ecosystems. I am grateful to have led its creative execution and helped make the message of Amazon Conservation’s work resonate through powerful imagery.
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