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Eduardo Mendoza , a talented artist from Sullana , Peru , is emerging as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art . With formal training at the National Autonomous School of Fine Arts of Peru and additional studies in architecture and design at the Technological University of Peru, Mendoza has developed a unique style that seamlessly blends reality with fantasy, creating a body of work that resonates on both a regional and global scale.   Mendoza's art is characterized by a masterful use of light and shadow, which adds depth, volume, and fluidity to his compositions. He moves beyond mere photographic representation, offering interpretations of his surroundings that are subtle, dynamic, and, at times, sensuous. His work often features flowing lines and curves, especially in his depictions of the human form and natural elements like trees and landscapes. This approach gives his creations a sense of movement and vitality that captivates the viewer.   What set...

          Carlo Mejía Rojas is a prominent artist from Piura whose work spans from teaching to artistic creation in various disciplines such as painting, theater, dance, and music . With a solid and accomplished career, Mejía has dedicated his life to promoting art and culture in his community, making an impact both educationally and culturally.   Mejía Rojas was educated at some of the most renowned art schools in Peru. He began his studies at the Macedonio de la Torre School of Fine Arts in Trujillo in 1998 and later continued at the Ignacio Merino School of Fine Arts in Piura, where he graduated in 2000.   He furthered his education with studies in graphic design at the Ábaco Institute in Piura in 2007 and training in artistic screen printing between 2012 and 2013.   Mejía's teaching career began in 2001 and has spanned over two decades in various educational institutions, both at the primary and secondary levels. His spe...

CHULUCANAS, Peru – When the 2017 Census published its results, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI as its initials in Spanish) revealed that the population of Piura Department had surpassed 1.85 million inhabitants. Estimates for 2023 consider that this figure is around two million.   The same 2017 Census showed that out of the entire population of the department, 125,000 people identified as Afro- descendants .   Statistically, Piura is the second most populous department in Peru. At that time, another indicator was added: it has the second largest Afro-Peruvian community , with three out of every 20 inhabitants being Afro-descendants, speaking in purely Piura terms. Proportionally, this means three out of every 20 inhabitants in the second most populous department of Peru are Afro-descendants.       Of the entire Afro-descendant community in Piura, 47% are women .   According to NGO Kaikuna , Afro-descendant wo...

The centennial building, in the edge of Sullana Province, seems to be counting its last hours.       The following photographs show the structural damages as found on February 9 th , 2024, distributed by FACTORTIERRA.   SOJO, Peru – The house that was the headquarters of the estate managed by Miguel Checa Checa (tambograndé, Jul. 5, 1861 – Piura City, Oct. 19, 1935), that extended across 111,192 acres (like 10 Jersey Cities) along actual Piura Department , is bringing down in pieces.   It has left vulnerable because of three extraordinary El Niño events (1983, 1997, 2017), two strong and nearby earthquakes (2021, 2022), and the lack of maintenance.   According to Carlos Checa Leigh, grand-grandson of Miguel Checa Checa and actual manager of the house, one of the major threats is the indifference of authorities and citizens. Maybe not at all. As much as FACTTORTIERRA learned, , there are cultural collectives interested in participati...