You may select the image above to go directly to Jean Pierre's signed and numbered limited edition photographic prints of indigenous people of the Amazon and the Pacific islands.

Jean Pierre Dutilleux came into international prominence with his extraordinary Academy Award nominee documentary, RAONI, which investigated complex issues surrounding the survival of the remaining indigenous Indians of the Amazon rainforest, and indeed of the rainforest itself. Shot on location and named for the forceful and far-seeing chief at its center, the film was narrated by Marlon Brando.

Born in Belgium, Dutilleux has a degree in French Literature from Saint Hadelin College. He studied law, languages, and economics at the University of Louvin. During his college years, he traveled throughout North and South America, discovering a love for adventure and developing a deep respect for the indigenous people. In 1972 he served as Costas Gravas' assistant in the production State of Siege in Chile. Two years later, at the age of 23, he completed his first film with the Amazon Indians. In the years since, he has shot six films in the Amazon, crossed the Atlantic in a sailboat, and filmed numerous unique adventures. As a photojournalist, Dutilleux has been published in over 100 magazines worldwide.

Dutilleux pioneered a new form of film - the "Rockudrama" - when he produced and directed The Rythmatist starring Stewart Copeland in 1984. Later, Dutilleux was accompanied on a trip to the Amazon by rock star Sting, who was able to experience first hand the Indian tribes in the rapidly disappearing indigenous jungle. Dutilleux took the photographs, and Sting wrote the articles exposing the fate of the native Amazonians in order to publicize this dramatic problem. As a result of these articles, Sting and Dutilleux founded The Rainforest Foundation to assist these people in their fight for the survival of their culture and habitat. In 1989, Dutilleux directed and produced a television spot starring Sting to launch the campaign worldwide. Raoni, Sting, and Dutilleux then toured the world for 60 days, sponsoring local foundations in 12 countries, raising awareness and funds to protect the rainforest and its people. Dutilleux also published two books recounting his adventures and his mission, illustrated with his photographs.

Select the image above to go to Jean Pierre's photographs. You can return to the Amazon Wing, or you can take a shortcut to move among all the rooms of the gallery. Autographed prints of Jean Pierre's photographs, as well as all the paintings in the gallery are available for purchase from The Electric Gallery. We'd also appreciate your giving us your comments on the art and our presentation.

  
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