In 2023, the Wiese Foundation launched the series “Know-hows of my Community”, with the aim of preserving and disseminating the ancestral know-hows of the master artisans of the province of Ascope.
What is “Know-hows of my community” all about?
The Wiese Foundation’s series “Know-hows of my community” seeks to highlight the invaluable work of master artisans and their role in transmitting the knowledge and traditions to the new generations in order to strengthen their sense of belonging to the community and their cultural identity. After the success of the first year, the second season premieres in 2024 with new chapters full of history and cultural legacy. This season includes the participation of outstanding students from the schools of Ascope who are part of the School and Identity project and become mini reporters, guiding us through a journey of learning about the history of each guest artisan.
What will we see in this second season of “Know-hows of my community”?
Each episode of “Know-hows of my community ” is a deep dive into local culture and traditions. From collecting materials to the creation of finished objects, viewers will be able to observe every step of the artisanal process. In this second season, we will explore the work in Spondylus: embroidery and embossing in aluminum, among others.
This series not only celebrates the dexterity of the artisans, but it also facilitates the passing on of their knowledge to younger generations, ensuring that these techniques are kept alive and perpetuated.
Temporary Exhibitions
Among the activities of the series, temporary exhibitions will be held on the first Sunday of each month, within the framework of the Open Museums initiative at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex. These exhibitions will allow us to visibilize the work of the artisans from various communities who participate in the chapters of the series.
• Exhibition “Spondylus: Artisanal Work Through Time” (Date: June 2nd)
Exhibition “The Brightness of the Past: Pre-Hispanic metallurgy in Peru” (Date: July 7)
• Exhibition “Leather in art: The art of decorating leather” (Date: August 4)
• Exhibition “Exploring the art of painting on fabric” (Date: September 1st)
• Exhibition “Embroidery: more than a technique, an expression” (Date: October 6)
• Exhibition “Crocheting in the weaving technique” (Date: November 3rd)
• Exhibition “Mate (gourde): a journey through history and culture” (Date: December 1st)
First Exhibition: “Marine Treasure: The Spondylus”
Join the first exhibition “Marine Treasure: The Spondylus”, by artisan José Riquelme de Pacasmayo, this Sunday, June 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During this event, José Riquelme will share his experience and knowledge about this ancestral practice and will exhibit his pieces, which will be available for purchase by all visitors.
• Date: Sunday, June 2
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Place: El Brujo Archaeological Complex
• Admission: Free of charge
The second season of “Know-hows of my Community” is available online through social media and the website of the Wiese Foundation. We hope that this series will be a source of inspiration and education for all who watch it, and a way to support local communities in their efforts to preserve and disseminate their culture and traditions.
