"I'd describe my art as energy and color."

"I've always been interested in the idea of making something Peruvian that would promote our heritage and carry our identity. When I was very young, my family moved to the United States and I stayed here. Eventually I began seeking an activity that mixed our cultures and always carried our seal. This is how I began in the world of art.

"One day I went to visit my family. I was talking with a friend who suggested I take them some jewelry from Peru. This aroused my curiosity and I began to shop for designs to take. But I realized that I really liked the materials and the energy of the gems that ...

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