Abel is a firm believer in self-expression and non-conformity from João Pessoa, Brazil, who sees the refusal to conform as a genuine act of selfcare. Passionate about his community and the role of art and culture in fostering political awareness, he is also deeply immersed in geek and maker culture, bringing creativity and intellectual energy to everything he engages with. Abel arrives in India brimming with excitement to explore the country’s traditional relationship with the environment and discover how ancestral artistic practices are woven into its natural landscape.