Dionisio Rojas

ceramic figurines and candleholders

The artistry of Dionisio Rojas Gutierrez has been featured in the Cincinnati Inquirer. ... read more

3 reviews

Elder Master This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft. Confronting Adversity This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge. Preserving Traditions This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive. Profound Impact Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income. Working with Disabilities This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities. Microcredit Financing Dionisio Rojas has received a $200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Dionisio Rojas ceramic figurines and candleholders

The artistry of Dionisio Rojas Gutierrez has been featured in the Cincinnati Inquirer.

Dionisio Rojas Gutierrez is an artisan from the Andes mountains of southern Peru. He has worked since the age of ten with his cousins, who are also ceramics artists, and his aunt who had an art store in his hometown. Rojas sold his ceramic artwork locally as a teenager and won art contests at local, state, and national levels as his skills progressed. Alongside his lovely wife, he fully dedicates himself to his ceramic artwork, in particular churches, lamps, animals, and musicians.

He forms the vases on the potter's wheel, while figurines are shaped by hand or in a hand-made mold. The pieces are fired it at a temperature of 900º C (1,652º F). When they have cooled, Rojas paints the motifs and protects each piece with a coat of varnish.

Dionisio Rojas Lima, Peru

The artistry of Dionisio Rojas Gutierrez has been featured in the Cincinnati Inquirer.

Dionisio Rojas Gutierrez is an artisan from the Andes mountains of southern Peru. He has worked since the age of ten with his cousins, who are also ceramics artists, and his aunt who had an art store in his hometown. Rojas sold his ceramic artwork locally as a teenager and won art contests at local, state, and national levels as his skills progressed. Alongside his lovely wife, he fully dedicates himself to his ceramic artwork, in particular churches, lamps, animals, and musicians.

He forms the vases on the potter's wheel, while figurines are shaped by hand or in a hand-made mold. The pieces are fired it at a temperature of 900º C (1,652º F). When they have cooled, Rojas paints the motifs and protects each piece with a coat of varnish.

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Maker BadgeElder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Maker BadgeConfronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

Maker BadgePreserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Maker BadgeProfound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Maker BadgeWorking with Disabilities

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Dionisio Rojas has received a $200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Dionisio Rojas

July 21, 2022

S Sheila

I had seen this piece a few years ago, but for reasons lost to history, I did not buy it. Earlier this year I chalked it up to "the one that got away," and purchased another sculpture by Rojas. When this did become available, I hesitate, but my husband also was charmed and encouraged me to buy it. I am so glad. Everyone who has seen it has said. "Oh. that is beautiful!' It is, and besides the ... read more

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July 22, 2021

L Liliana

I'm a collector and have other pieces from Dionisio. This one I had to wait and be informed that it was available again. Last year I took one or two days to decide, and it was gone immediately. This is why when I was notified it was again available I did not hesitated and bought it. It is impressive. The amount of work, creativity and art in this nativity only speaks of Dionisio's passion to ... read more

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July 17, 2021

Z Zoila

Very nice

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July 21, 2022

S Sheila

July 22, 2021

L Liliana

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