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Gerásimo Sosa Alache
  • FieldArt Departments / Ceramics
  • CountryPeru

 

A potter who disseminates and teaches ancient techniques such as “paleteado” and the use of positive/negative for the production of clay works that were used by the ancient inhabitants of the Vicus culture

 

1. His work combines techniques inherited from the Vicus civilizations with modern finishes based on nuances of burnished dark pigments that are displayed on jars and vases; sculptures of typical characters like “cholos” and “chicheras” and creations based on the landscape and the collective imaginary of the Piura region

2. Founded the Sañoc Camayoc Group and the Potters Association "Vicus" of Chulucanas, to organize artisans and make projects such as an Agreement with Italy to build the Training Center for Craft Development (CEDAR), today called CITE CERAMICS

3. Medal Joaquín López Antay, Congress of the Republic of Peru and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, 2010