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Luis Viracocha Quishpe (born 1954, in Quito) is an Ecuadorian artist, teacher, and shaman.

Viracocha is an abstract sculptor who uses stone, wood, and marble to create his artwork.[1] Both his grandfather and father were sculptors.[2]

Luis Viracocha has a bachelor's in applied arts and a doctorate in educational science from the Central University of Ecuador. He studied the restoration of architectural monuments in Venice, and earned a masters degree in Sculpture in Carrara, Italy.[3]

His artwork has been exhibited in various countries outside of Ecuador including the United States, Arab Emirates, China and Austria.

Awards

  • First Prize in Sculpture from the Mariano Aguilera Hall, (Quito, 1985)
  • Second Prize of the Fifth Symposium of Sculpture, (Italy, 1983)

References

  1. ^ Master Sculptor Luis Viracocha (Spanish article)
  2. ^ The Sculpture ‘god’ Viracocha (Spanish article)
  3. ^ The abstract language of Luis Viracocha (Spanish article)
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