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Evaristo
Callo Anco “Vivimos en un total desconcierto pero
creo en la fe de los hombres, en la libertad individual, en la
autonomía personal, en la solidaridad y alentar los espíritus
inquietos.”
(We live in state of uncertainty but I believe in the destiny
of man, in individual liberty, in solidarity and encouragement
of those with enquiring minds.)
Was born in Arequipa in 1960 the fourth of seven children and
studied at the Escuela Bellas Artes Carlos Baca Flor, Arequipa,
Perú. It was following his success that his siblings took up
painting.
He has had 25 one man exhibitions in cities throughout Perú.
His first International Exhibition was in 1993 at the Galería
el sótano Medellín COLOMBIA, which was followed by taking part
in “Aspects of Arequipa” in 1995, here in the Ottersburn
Gallery. From there his international career has covered the
globe, CHINA, THAILAND, USA, CHILE, PANAMÁ., COSTA RICA.,
MÉXICO, MOROCCO, COLOMBIA., SPAIN. REPUBLICA DOMINICANA.
Among his many Prizes, and Awards were 1982 Primer Premio de
diseño Escudo de Quequeña ,1985, 1986 Primer Premio Sur
peruano Indelca., 1991 1er. Premio Nacional Michell y Cía: the
most prestigious prize for a watercolour painting, 1991 Premio
Nacional John Constable.- the most prestigious open prize in
the country.
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