Eyes are for observation and hands are for expression. My paintings, sketches, and sculptures express my vision of the world. My art is my diary. I can look at these visual stories of the past and remember the day and the mood I was in. If the observer gets a glimpse of that mood or that day, I consider myself successful.
Although I am more spontaneous and abstract on canvas, the characters in my stories are real. They are personalities within or without—my inner voices or individuals I know. Sometimes, they are just passersby, but I connect with them. They have their own existence and yet I recreate them. Their birth gives me energy and vitality. Often, when I meet people for the first time, I realize I’ve already painted them. This has always been a clairvoyant experience for me.
Born in the District of Maria, Province of Luya, Amazonas Department, Peru, I consider myself a “Warrior of the Clouds” (another name for the ancient Chachapoya culture of the region)—my feet are always climbing up the impossible hills of life and my head is constantly bringing down visions from the skies. Creativity is an inner urge for me and choosing art as a profession is my response to this need.
I moved to the U.S. when I was 18—old enough to absorb the cultural shock and young enough to assimilate quickly. Being gay and from a Catholic background has been another struggle reflected in some of my art.
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