ART +

ANCESTRY

Infusing Ecuador’s indigenous heritage into contemporary art to create unique works that foster meaningful connections and shared cultural understanding

The journey here.

Less than a year and a half ago, Anku Tsawar Gallery opened its doors. In that short time, I could never have imagined all that would be accomplished through dedication, resilience, and an unwavering passion for sharing my art with the world. This journey has not only allowed me to showcase my work but has also fostered meaningful relationships and cross-cultural connections that have flourished. It fills me with immense pride to provide a space where art becomes a bridge for teaching, understanding, and exchange—creating a diverse community that reaches across the globe. From the doorstep of this little gallery, the dream began, and its impact continues to grow.

  • 2023

    Anku Tsawar Gallery opens in Guachalá, Ecuador (October}

  • 8,000+

    Visitors to the gallery since its doors opened in 2023

  • 38

    Countries represented by gallery visitors

  • 12

    Partnerships with tourism agencies and cultural groups

  • 1,100+

    Personalized and guided group tours in the gallery

  • 14

    Awards, honors, and recognition for artistic endeavors

  • 4,500+

    Visitor photos taken with "El Sendero del Penco"

  • 3

    Continents musical world tour with Ñampi

  • 1

    Doctorate Honoris Causa, Arts & Culture

Quick Facts

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HELLO!

As a musician and multi-disciplined visual artist, my career has taken me around the world. The rich tapestry of shared experiences and cultural insights taught me the importance of preserving

Inspired by the connections I've made and my deep commitment to preserving my country’s ancestral ways, my artwork blends traditional influences and techniques with present-day approaches to contemporary art. Each creation is a tribute to Ecuador’s indigenous heritage and a heartfelt offering to the diverse communities that have welcomed me along my journey - at home and abroad.

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Portfolio

Everything from agave thorns and fibers to found objects along the way

MIXED MEDIA

Ceramics and sculptures inspired by Ecuadorian culture and local materials

SCULPTURES

Sketches and paintings influenced by daily life and the environment

PAINTINGS

“If we are to preserve culture , we must continue to create it .”

— Johan Huizing

OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OUR IDENTITY

Anku Tsawar ("Heart of the Penco" in Spanish) is a critical project with a mission to ensure the preservation of Ecuador's indigenous history and culture through art and music that honors and celebrates the ongoing relevance of ancestral traditions and contributions in the modern world.

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