Nature has always been my greatest inspiration, mixed with my culture rich of colors and flavors. They are the starting point of my creativity, boosted by my memories and personal journey.
I was born in Peru, where the colors of the Andes, ancient traditions, and stories passed from one generation to the next first shaped my imagination. In 2007, I left my homeland and began a new life in Europe. Like many immigrants, I carried with me both hope and longing. The journey was not always easy. It was marked by challenges, moments of homesickness, and the quiet courage of starting over. Yet every place I have lived has left a beautiful imprint on my heart.
England was the first chapter of that new journey. In Liverpool, while studying Fashion and Art Design at the City of Liverpool College, I fell in love with the city’s vibrant spirit, its music, its language, and the bold, creative energy of its people. It was there that I discovered that art is not only something we create—it is also something we live.
My path then led me to Amsterdam, where I continued my studies in Creative Pattern Cutting at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy. When the world stood still during the pandemic, so did many dreams. It became one of the most challenging periods of my life. Yet, in that silence, I found something unexpected. I discovered the delicate beauty of painting on silk. What began as a quiet act of healing slowly transformed into a passion that gave new meaning to my creativity. Every brushstroke became a conversation between memory, color, and hope.
In 2024, another dream found its wings. I wrote, illustrated, and published my first children’s book, Mallki y la estrella perdida. More than a story, it is a heartfelt tribute to my Peruvian roots, to the richness of my culture, and to the everlasting love I hold for my beloved sister. It is a celebration of imagination, resilience, and the invisible threads that connect us to where we come from.
Today, my work brings together illustration, textile art, storytelling, and handcrafted silk painting. Every piece I create carries a fragment of my journey—a meeting place between cultures, memories, and emotions. Through art, I hope to invite others to pause, dream, and rediscover the beauty that can emerge from even life’s most difficult moments.
Life has led me through shadows, but it has always offered enough light to keep walking. And it is within that light that I continue to create.
Mallki and the lost star, it is my first book which is for children up to 7 years old and also for young and adult people.
This book was inspired by my nephew Mateo, who was diagnosed with autism, the book reflects how an autistic child perceives the world.
A fantastic journey where compassion and courage are the keys to reach the highest star over the Aconcagua Mountain in the Andes along with friends and the amazing Condor from the Andes.
