Javier Landa

"I was born in 1976 in the province of Ayacucho, a land of artisans and of great history and culture. I consider myself a very hardworking, responsible man, and Im proud to represent my countrys textile arts.

"From a very young age, I found myself amidst of colors and yarns. My father was a great artisan of traditional weaving from Ayacucho, and my mother a weaver of blankets and blankets. At the age of 12, I learned to weave by family tradition and, when I was 19, I began to work for the workshop of the top representative of Ayacucho textiles. There I learned new techniques and advanced work.

"I then worked in many workshops where I learned and obtained the necessary knowledge to later open my own workshop where I could give freedom to my style. There was an escalation in my craft career, because I started with Ayacucho-style textiles and then learned more advanced works with more complex techniques. I love weaving — its my passion that comes from the bottom of my heart and makes me the person I am.

"My art is nourished by the traditional ritual symbols and experiences of Peruvian cultures. These experiences inspire me to discover and explore contemporary visual arts. What I like most about my art is being able to capture and convey the feeling of my heart and my origins, which is the result of the history of Peru and a creative process.

"Having my own workshop is not only inspiring for me, but also encourages young people to learn about textile art and maintain the traditions of weaving, to preserve and promote it. One of my dreams is to be able to go very with my works and to represent Peru with my art."