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Casilda Pinche Sánchez Paintings
Casilda Pinche Sánchez, is a Kukama woman indigenous to the Amazon basin. She was born in October 1974 in the district of Yarinacocha, along the Ucayali River in central-eastern Peru.
Her journey into art began at the age of 10, when she started drawing, and then in the 1990s, Casilda started formal art education at the USKO-AYAR School of Painting in Pucallpa, under the tutelage of renowned painter Pablo Amaringo. Her dedication and talent soon led her to become a teacher at the school, where she gained recognition as one of Amaringo’s special disciples.
For the past two decades, Casilda has called the town of Nauta home, near Puerto Miguel at the north east end of the Peruvian Amazon, renowned for its vibrant handicrafts. In 2003, she partnered with the NGO Comunidad Tawantinsuyu to introduce art education to children from Quebrada Yarapa through the NYI Art School initiative. Supported by the NGO, she also honed her skills further through workshops in drawing, painting, and sculpture at the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI). After 14 years nurturing young talents at NYI School, focused on art as a healing medium, she embarked on her own path as director of PURAWA Art School.
Casilda's artistic canvas is a reflection of her cultural roots and spiritual beliefs, drawing inspiration from Kukama myths intertwined with the biodiversity of the Amazon and her profound experiences with traditional medicinal plants. She passionately believes in art's transformative power, and seeks to reconnect humanity with its own natural essence.
Beyond being a visionary artist and a community leader, Casilda has been recognized for her commitment to environmental and cultural advocacy. In 2021, she completed training as an Environmental Leader and Indigenous Territorial Protector and the following year, she was honored as an Ambassador for Peace in the Amazon basin.
Casilda's impact extends globally through her participation in collective and solo exhibitions across Europe and Latin America. Currently, she is dedicated to building a school in Nauta, aiming to nurture future generations by imparting not only artistic skills but also a deep appreciation for ancestral culture, stories, and cosmic visions.
Casilda Pinche Sánchez, is a Kukama woman indigenous to the Amazon basin. She was born in October 1974 in the district of Yarinacocha, along the Ucayali River in central-eastern Peru.
Her journey into art began at the age of 10, when she started drawing, and then in the 1990s, Casilda started formal art education at the USKO-AYAR School of Painting in Pucallpa, under the tutelage of renowned painter Pablo Amaringo. Her dedication and talent soon led her to become a teacher at the school, where she gained recognition as one of Amaringo’s special disciples.
For the past two decades, Casilda has called the town of Nauta home, near Puerto Miguel at the north east end of the Peruvian Amazon, renowned for its vibrant handicrafts. In 2003, she partnered with the NGO Comunidad Tawantinsuyu to introduce art education to children from Quebrada Yarapa through the NYI Art School initiative. Supported by the NGO, she also honed her skills further through workshops in drawing, painting, and sculpture at the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI). After 14 years nurturing young talents at NYI School, focused on art as a healing medium, she embarked on her own path as director of PURAWA Art School.
Casilda's artistic canvas is a reflection of her cultural roots and spiritual beliefs, drawing inspiration from Kukama myths intertwined with the biodiversity of the Amazon and her profound experiences with traditional medicinal plants. She passionately believes in art's transformative power, and seeks to reconnect humanity with its own natural essence.
Beyond being a visionary artist and a community leader, Casilda has been recognized for her commitment to environmental and cultural advocacy. In 2021, she completed training as an Environmental Leader and Indigenous Territorial Protector and the following year, she was honored as an Ambassador for Peace in the Amazon basin.
Casilda's impact extends globally through her participation in collective and solo exhibitions across Europe and Latin America. Currently, she is dedicated to building a school in Nauta, aiming to nurture future generations by imparting not only artistic skills but also a deep appreciation for ancestral culture, stories, and cosmic visions.