Aymara's Biography

Aymara, whose real name is Guzman Emilio Huanca Yanariko, was born in Jacantaya-Moho, Peru. He attended the Escuela de Belles Artes "Carlos Baca Flor" de Arequipa.

This artist has exhibited extensively throughout the world and has won numerous awards of distinction for his beautiful paintings. Concentrating on pretty outdoor scenes, Aymara has a dazzling and powerful style. Aymara captures dappled sunlight in such a unique and powerful way that the results are truly stunning.

Aymara has participated in numerous exhibitions and has been the recipient of many honors and awards.

SELECTED AWARDS:
1991 First Prize Salon Nacional de Acuarela ICPNA (for watercolor)
1994 First Prize Michel Y Cia S.A. (watercolor)
1997 First Prize JohnConstable Asociacion Britanica (Peruvian landscape)

ONE PERSON EXHIBITIONS:
1993 "Nostalgisa" Galeria IEPNA Miraflores Lima, Peru
1993 "Temas de Nopal" Galeria IEPNA Arequipa, Peru
1993 "Entre Vinedos y Arenales Galeria IEPNA Lima, Peru

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
1997 Wingate University of Charlotte North Carolina
1999 Arte America 99 Toledo, Spain
2001 "Noche de Arte" Embassador's residence de los Estados Unidos
"Imagenes para un Tiempo Nuevo" Hall de Congreso de la Republica