Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru 'Heart Shop' Item ID: 2677066163

Name: Handcrafted Wood Retablo with Hearts from Peru 'Heart Shop'
Brand: Julio Gallardo
SKU: 2677066163
Price: 167.99 USD
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"Says Peruvian artist Julio Gallardo, 'I love the type of work that I do, since it allows me to form whatever scene, thought, or idea in a wood box and deepen the significance of each detail.' He handcrafts this retablo of local tornillo wood, featuring two swinging doors that are painted by hand with a floral design. These doors open to a fantastic world, depicting a group of salesmen in their tienda de corazones, surrounded by a variety of colorful hearts. Each miniscule piece in this retablo is crafted and painted by hand. Gallardo draws inspiration from themes of love, hoping to spread that with this creative retablo."

Item detail

0.75 lbs
Open: 7.5 inches H x 8.3 inches W x 2 inches D
Closed: 7.5 inches H x 3.9 inches W x 2 inches D
Tornillo wood
iron
wheat stalk
plaster
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Signed by the artist

Made in Peru

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Julio Gallardo

"After finishing high school, I got a steady job, but I soon realized it didn't make me happy or fill my life with joy. I wasn't passionate about technical work, so I decided to quit, even though it meant not having a steady income. I knew immediately that I didn't want to keep spending my time doing something that I didn't enjoy. One day, I was speaking with some friends and one of them told me he needed help in a workshop creating the tradition Ayacucho retablos, or dioramas. This is how my love for Peruvian art and tradition began.

"I didn't know if I'd be able to develop the skills I have now but, thanks to this art, I was able to learn a lot — not just the manual work, but also the history behind each piece and thus deepen my understanding. It's something only time has taught me through this beautiful craft.

"I worked in a retablo workshop where it was forbidden to teach certain techniques to others. I enjoyed the craft so much that I decided to learn everything and I would come home at night and attempt to replicate what I'd done that day. This is how I perfected my technique and achieved a finished retablo with the quality I desired. And I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

"I really love my work because it allows me to capture any scene, any thought or piece of music or idea in a wooden box and deepen the meaning in each detail. I'm very passionate about my new creations because they reflect my Peruvian culture — our traditions, our people, the streets and country of my birth.

"I don't use industrial processes. I use flour, plaster, chalk, tempera paint and wood. None of these are toxic or harm the environment.

"My future plans are to make my workshop bigger with more innovations and I dream of exhibiting my works around the world and becoming one of the best in my field. I am determined to work very hard so my son will be very proud of his father, and my wonderful family will be part of this dream.

"I thank you for opening the doors around the world to show that Peruvian art is very valuable and beautiful. Working with effort and dedication is always rewarded."

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Julio Gallardo

Julio Gallardo handcrafted Ayacucho-style retablo dioramas

"My name is Julio Cesar Gallardo Montoya and I was born in Lima in 1979. I am sincere, sensible and loyal. My career path hasn't been easy and I've been through difficult moments, but I'm proud of every step I've taken. All of my experiences have helped me become stronger and continue working toward my dreams.

"After finishing high school, I got a steady job, but I soon realized it didn't make me happy or fill my life with joy. I wasn't passionate about technical work, so I decided to quit, even though it meant not having a steady income. I knew immediately that I didn't want to keep spending my time doing something that I didn't enjoy. One day, I was speaking with some friends and one of them told me he needed help in a workshop creating the tradition Ayacucho retablos, or dioramas. This is how my love for Peruvian art and tradition began.

"I didn't know if I'd be able to develop the skills I have now but, thanks to this art, I was able to learn a lot — not just the manual work, but also the history behind each piece and thus deepen my understanding. It's something only time has taught me through this beautiful craft.

"I worked in a retablo workshop where it was forbidden to teach certain techniques to others. I enjoyed the craft so much that I decided to learn everything and I would come home at night and attempt to replicate what I'd done that day. This is how I perfected my technique and achieved a finished retablo with the quality I desired. And I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

"I really love my work because it allows me to capture any scene, any thought or piece of music or idea in a wooden box and deepen the meaning in each detail. I'm very passionate about my new creations because they reflect my Peruvian culture — our traditions, our people, the streets and country of my birth.

"I don't use industrial processes. I use flour, plaster, chalk, tempera paint and wood. None of these are toxic or harm the environment.

"My future plans are to make my workshop bigger with more innovations and I dream of exhibiting my works around the world and becoming one of the best in my field. I am determined to work very hard so my son will be very proud of his father, and my wonderful family will be part of this dream.

"I thank you for opening the doors around the world to show that Peruvian art is very valuable and beautiful. Working with effort and dedication is always rewarded."

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