Luis Viracocha
Luis Viracocha Quishpe is an Ecuadorian artist, teacher, and shaman.
A native of in Quito, Viracocha is an abstract sculptor who uses stone, wood, and marble to create his artwork. Both his grandfather and father were sculptors.
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 master's degree in Sculpture in Carrara, Italy.
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,
- Second Prize of the Fifth Symposium of Sculpture,