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THE MEDICINE

as the world becomes increasingly homogenised by the reach of globalisation, a growing number of people across the globe are seeking a truth not yet diluted by corporations, and who believe western medicine has failed to treat their physical and mental ailments.

i spent a month with a group of these global citizens who are looking for answers to their problems deep in the Peruvian jungle.

 

This is what I found.


READ THE FULL STORY HERE

Available for licence from institute artists

A woman in traditional attire sits cross-legged on a rug, surrounded by candles, creating a spiritua.
Handcrafted jewelry by Robin Mellor with colorful beads and natural elements, showcasing artisanal c.
Robin Mellor - Outdoor cooking with large pots over open fire at a rustic campsite.
Robin Mellor - Elder woman wearing colorful beaded headdress and jewelry, dressed in yellow traditional clothing, o.
Indigenous woman wearing traditional attire standing in lush green forest environment.

THE MIND CAN CREATE WAR, OR IT CAN CREATE PARADISE

Robin Mellor - Indigenous healer performing a traditional healing ritual with smoke in a wooden hut.
Woman performing a traditional healing ritual surrounded by candles and spiritual symbols.
Robin Mellor performing in a dimly lit setting with candles and a person in the background.
Robin Mellor - Meditation and mindfulness practice by Robin Mellor for mental well-being.
Robin Mellor - Intricate tarot cards and crystals arranged on a wooden table for spiritual guidance and meditation.

“i'm here because I have a childhood I don’t remember, which has impacted me a lot - not knowing why"

Robin Mellor chopping wood outdoors in a rural environment.
Foot massage therapy for healing and relaxation at Robin Mellor clinic.
Robin Mellor - Healing ritual with a shaman in a traditional Amazon rainforest hut.
Robin Mellor - Indigenous healing ceremony featuring a shaman offering a sacred drink to a woman in a traditional s.
Robin Mellor - Rural community cooking scene with local residents preparing food outdoors.
Robin Mellor - Indigenous woman wearing vibrant traditional clothing and jewelry, sitting outdoors under a tree in.

“In modern life we have manicures, we do our hair, we wear nice clothes, but we have not cleaned the inside, we clean the outside but not the inside,

Robin Mellor - Woman performing a traditional healing ritual with smoke in a cultural setting.
Robin Mellor - Traditional woman pouring liquid into a bottle in a rural setting for cultural or daily life activit.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman sitting on wooden floor in a cozy, rustic setting.
Robin Mellor - Woman being baptized with water pouring over her head during a baptism ceremony.

“i have worked with plant medicines for many years and the experiences have radically shifted my life"

Robin Mellor - African man wearing colorful traditional attire among tropical plants.
Robin Mellor - Robin Mellor, indigenous artist, wearing traditional patterned clothing, outdoors in lush green envi.
Robin Mellor - Man relaxing in hammock with glasses and pipe, enjoying outdoor leisure time.

“I’ve been dealing for many years with depression and loneliness and disconnection, these are the things that I’ve been finding here, I wouldn’t say it’s been easy but it’s been worth it.

Woman standing amidst dense jungle foliage, dressed in bohemian style with feathers and jewelry.
Robin Mellor - Traditional tropical hut with thatched roof surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery.
Man sitting outdoors in a rural village, surrounded by trees and wooden structures.
Seaweed drying in a metal pot outdoors for sustainable harvesting.

"the process is a rollercoaster"

Senior woman relaxing on bed, smiling, in a vibrant pink and patterned outfit.
Vivid tattoo on woman's back featuring flowers, peace symbol, and vibrant colors in natural setting.
Woman being baptized outdoors with water poured over her head.
Woman in pink traditional dress smiling in a natural garden setting.
Elder woman smiling outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing vitality and wisdom.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman resting in colorful hammock, enjoying outdoor leisure and relaxation.

I feel a focus and a grounding I was so desperately seeking”

robin mellor
Robin Mellor - Handprints on thighs with orange paint, showing creative art process.
Robin Mellor - Traditional African carved wooden mask on embroidered textile.
Robin Mellor - Man smoking a cigarette outdoors, wearing a cap and traditional clothing.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman lying in a hammock, enjoying a peaceful moment outdoors with natural sunlight.
Man meditating outdoors in a natural setting with sunlight and greenery.
Robin Mellor - Portrait of a shirtless man with long hair and beard outdoors, natural setting, sunlight, greenery.

right now I can do things that I could just dream of before, just getting up and sitting, before it was torture”

Village landscape at sunset with trees and traditional huts in a rural setting.

THE MEDICINE

as the world becomes increasingly homogenised by the reach of globalisation, a growing number of people across the globe are seeking a truth not yet diluted by corporations, and who believe western medicine has failed to treat their physical and mental ailments.

i spent a month with a group of these global citizens who are looking for answers to their problems deep in the Peruvian jungle.

 

This is what I found.


READ THE FULL STORY HERE

Available for licence from institute artists

A woman in traditional attire sits cross-legged on a rug, surrounded by candles, creating a spiritua.
Handcrafted jewelry by Robin Mellor with colorful beads and natural elements, showcasing artisanal c.
Robin Mellor - Outdoor cooking with large pots over open fire at a rustic campsite.
Robin Mellor - Elder woman wearing colorful beaded headdress and jewelry, dressed in yellow traditional clothing, o.
Indigenous woman wearing traditional attire standing in lush green forest environment.

THE MIND CAN CREATE WAR, OR IT CAN CREATE PARADISE

Robin Mellor - Indigenous healer performing a traditional healing ritual with smoke in a wooden hut.
Woman performing a traditional healing ritual surrounded by candles and spiritual symbols.
Robin Mellor performing in a dimly lit setting with candles and a person in the background.
Robin Mellor - Meditation and mindfulness practice by Robin Mellor for mental well-being.
Robin Mellor - Intricate tarot cards and crystals arranged on a wooden table for spiritual guidance and meditation.

“i'm here because i have a childhood i dont remember"

Robin Mellor chopping wood outdoors in a rural environment.
Foot massage therapy for healing and relaxation at Robin Mellor clinic.
Robin Mellor - Healing ritual with a shaman in a traditional Amazon rainforest hut.
Robin Mellor - Indigenous healing ceremony featuring a shaman offering a sacred drink to a woman in a traditional s.
Robin Mellor - Rural community cooking scene with local residents preparing food outdoors.
Robin Mellor - Indigenous woman wearing vibrant traditional clothing and jewelry, sitting outdoors under a tree in.

“In modern life we have manicures, we do our hair, we wear nice clothes, but we have not cleaned the inside.

Robin Mellor - Woman performing a traditional healing ritual with smoke in a cultural setting.
Robin Mellor - Traditional woman pouring liquid into a bottle in a rural setting for cultural or daily life activit.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman sitting on wooden floor in a cozy, rustic setting.
Robin Mellor - Woman being baptized with water pouring over her head during a baptism ceremony.

“i have worked with plant medicines for many years and the experiences have radically shifted my life"

Robin Mellor - African man wearing colorful traditional attire among tropical plants.
Robin Mellor - Robin Mellor, indigenous artist, wearing traditional patterned clothing, outdoors in lush green envi.
Robin Mellor - Man relaxing in hammock with glasses and pipe, enjoying outdoor leisure time.

“i’ve been dealing for many years with depression and loneliness and disconnection, these are the things that i’ve been finding here.

Woman standing amidst dense jungle foliage, dressed in bohemian style with feathers and jewelry.
Robin Mellor - Traditional tropical hut with thatched roof surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery.
Man sitting outdoors in a rural village, surrounded by trees and wooden structures.
Seaweed drying in a metal pot outdoors for sustainable harvesting.
Senior woman relaxing on bed, smiling, in a vibrant pink and patterned outfit.
Vivid tattoo on woman's back featuring flowers, peace symbol, and vibrant colors in natural setting.
Woman being baptized outdoors with water poured over her head.
Woman in pink traditional dress smiling in a natural garden setting.
Elder woman smiling outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing vitality and wisdom.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman resting in colorful hammock, enjoying outdoor leisure and relaxation.

i feel a focus and a grounding I was so desperately seeking”

robin mellor
Robin Mellor - Handprints on thighs with orange paint, showing creative art process.
Robin Mellor - Traditional African carved wooden mask on embroidered textile.
Robin Mellor - Man smoking a cigarette outdoors, wearing a cap and traditional clothing.
Robin Mellor - Relaxed woman lying in a hammock, enjoying a peaceful moment outdoors with natural sunlight.
Man meditating outdoors in a natural setting with sunlight and greenery.
Robin Mellor - Portrait of a shirtless man with long hair and beard outdoors, natural setting, sunlight, greenery.

"right now I can do things that I could just dream of before, just getting up and sitting, before it was torture"

Village landscape at sunset with trees and traditional huts in a rural setting.