The artwork features a striking visual composition with bold colors and distinct shapes. A female figure, resembling a butterfly, lies amidst a dark, ink-like background, contrasting with the ornate, baroque-inspired frame that surrounds the scene. The subject matter depicts a fantastical, surreal representation of a human-insect hybrid, evoking a sense of transformation and the blending of natural and artificial elements. The artwork employs a mixed media technique, combining painting, drawing, and collage, creating a visually compelling and imaginative work. The historical context or the artist's intention behind this piece may explore themes of metamorphosis, the relationship between humans and nature, or the interplay between the real and the imaginary. ...
Self-taught arIst. His work has decidedly contributed to consolidate the presence of Amazonian values and aestheIcs in Peruvian culture.
His solo exhibiIon "Indios Antropófagos" represented Peru at the 58th Venice Biennale, 2019. He has taken part in the biennials of Mercosur (2001), Valencia (2007), Sao Paulo (2005), and CuriIba (2011), and the Triennial of Chile (2009). He received the First NaIonal Award in Vissual Arts called “Pasaporte para un arIsta” (Passport for an arIst) (Lima, 2001), the “Luces” Award by El Comercio to the Best solo exhibiIon (Lima, 2007), and the NaIonal Culture Award (Peru, 2012). He was the Director of the NaIonal Culture InsItute (INC) of Loreto in 2010. He has published important books and curated renowned Amazonian Art shows in Iquitos, Lima and abroad. He was founding member and the Art Director of the Art Lima InternaIonal Fair (2013 – 2016). He is the founder and Director of “Bufeo. Amazonía + Arte”.
MOST IMPORTANT SOLO SHOWS
2023 “Transamazonia”, Center of Contemporary Art Wilfredo Lam, La Habana, Cuba. 2022 "Purge”, MUSA – Museum of Arts University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
2019 “Anthropophagous Indians”, Venice Biennale, L’Arssenale, Venice, Italy.
2015 “Backwards”, Gonzáles y Gonzáles Gallery, Callao, Peru.
2012 “Devil’s Paradise”, Municipality of Miraflores, Lima, Peru. 2009 “Sirens”, Nkisi Project Gallert, Miami, USA.
2007 “XXXIII”, Municipality of Miraflores, Lima, Peru.
MOST IMPORTANT COLLECTIVE SHOWS
2019 “Amazonias”, Matadero Cultural Center, Madrid, Spain.
2018 “Remember the sleeping soul. The soulful struggle in the Peruvian video art of the
new millennium”, Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France.
2017 “Next stop. Peruvian arIsts in the Hochschild CollecIon”, Sala Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.
2011 “6th Vento Sul, CuriIba Biennal, Andrade Muricy House, Brazil.
2012 “Art on the go”, Contemporary CollecIon of the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI),
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil.
2009 Chilean Triennial, Museum of Contemporary Art of SanIago, SanIago de Chile, Chile 2007 Sao Paulo Biennal, Valencia, Encounter between two seas, Valencia, Spain.
2007 “The Cholo in Peru: Racism, miscegenaIon and violence”, NaIonal Library of Peru,
Lima, Peru.
WARDS AND HONORS
2023 LLAMA Special Award as co-curator of the exhibiIon “Rivers can exist without water but not without shores” Given by: AssociaIon of Curators of Peru.
2022 ArIst represenIng Peru as guest of honor country at The “InternaIonal Book Fair of Guadalajara – México” Given by: PROM PERU.
2018 ArIst chosen to represent Peru at the 58th Venice Biennale Given by: Patronato Cultural del Perú
2016 INFOARTES Award for the Amazonistas editorial project. Given by: Ministry of Culture of Peru
2015 In contribuIon to the strengthening of Biodiversity in the Peruvian Amazon Given by: Congress of the Republic of PeruImaginarios Contemporáneos”, MALI Museo de arte de Lima, Peru
2016 RecogniIon from the Municipality of Maynas for promoIng the development of tourism in the Peruvian Amazon and the city of Iquitos through culture and gastronomy Given by: Municipality of Maynas – Loreto
2012 NaIonal Culture Award in the "CreaIvity" category Given by: Ministry of Culture of Peru
2011 Civic Medal of the city of Iquitos, in recogniIon of his contribuIon to culture. Given by: Municipality of Maynas – Loreto
2007 Luces Award in the category of "Best Individual ExhibiIon" Given by: El Comercio – Lima
2000 First NaIonal Award in Vissual Arts “Pasaporte para un arIsta” (Passport for an arIst) Given by: French Embassy in Peru
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Ginsberg Galería is a contemporary art space located in Lima, Peru. Established in 2016 by Claudia Pareja, the gallery was conceived as a venue for presenting contemporary artistic practices within a context of critical reflection and intellectual engagement. Its curatorial approach centers on conceptual exploration, research-based work, and artistic innovation, with a particular emphasis on regional diversity and cultural specificity. Ginsberg Galería aims to foster an open platform where both emerging and established artists can experiment, share ideas, and contribute to broader cultural dialogues that transcend borders. ...
