Artist Statement 

My immigrant experience as a Peruvian artist in The United States of America has showed me that a border is a concept that exists because of its ability to be crossed. Different groups of people have inhabited the continent for centuries. My visual language seeks to use the figurative tradition in order to build bridges for people to cross, while at the same time opening spaces for viewers to make their own interpretations. It is an invitation to be part of a history; I believe exchange is the key not only to preserving cultures but also to evolving traditions to fit contemporary experience.

I think it is important to re-value the art made in our communities. Art and traditions of many nations exists in the diverse cities of The United States of America. This phenomenon generates cultural exchange between our population and this is necessary for the Country’s development and identity. For this reason as an artist I have the responsibility to connect with my community. Art sets out cultural models in a continuous renovation. Our identity is the fusion, our art expressions are not a characteristic of the immigrant nostalgia. We are a living culture and my art commitment is about that.