- With the purpose of strengthening its ties with the community, the Wiese Foundation developed the series “Know-hows of my Community”, an initiative that aims to preserve and share communal knowledge, such as the artisanal work of Ascope, La Libertad.
- On December 3, free exhibitions will be held for the community at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, within the framework of Open Museums.
Know-hows of my Community: What does this new educational and cultural venue consist in?
This series aims to preserve and disseminate the know-hows of the commons of various localities in the province of Ascope, whose first season was focused on valuing and highlighting the work of master artisans. The Wiese Foundation seeks to highlight their work and their contribution to the transmission of knowledge and traditions to new generations.
Each episode of “Know-hows of my Community” is an immersion in the local culture and traditions. The viewers can follow the entire process, from collecting materials to creating finished objects, and whose target audience are children and pupils across the country. In collaboration with the local educational institutions, in each episode, groups of primary school pupils are invited to learn about the ancestral artistic expressions of Peru from a master artisan. This series not only highlights the work of the master artisans, but it also allows them to pass on their knowledge to younger generations.
Closing of the Temporary Exhibitions “Know-hows of my Community: Artisanal Work”
Within the framework of this series, temporary exhibitions on artisanal work have been organized at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex. These exhibitions allow the community to learn about the work of the artisans participating in the series, explore the various artistic expressions, and learn from them. Also, these exhibitions provide artisans with a platform to showcase their talent and dedication.
The closing event of the Temporary Exhibitions “Know-hows of my Community: Artisanal Work” will take place on December 3 at the facilities of the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, from 10:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and will present the following exhibitions:
- Exhibition “Discover the World of Crochet: Amigurumi Technique” by Sara Vargas from Casa Grande.
- Exhibition “Loom weaving, an ancestral technique” by Miriam Portilla, Ely Campos and Lindaura de Farias.
- Exhibition “Woven in vegetable fibers: Basketry” by Segundo Chuquipoma from Magdalena de Cao.
- Exhibition “Step by step we explore ceramics” by Víctor Alfaro de Paiján.
- Exhibition “Pictorial Art in Ancient Peru” by Juan Otiniano de Chiclín.
Aside from the exhibitions, the event is part of the “Open Museums” initiative at the national level. The El Brujo Archaeological Complex will offer cultural and artistic activities, such as free guided tours of the archaeological zone, a free activity painting the tattoos of the Lady of Cao, a free micro-workshop about the ceramic collection and a presentation of the Artistic Cast “Talents of Cao.”
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The Wiese Foundation and the El Brujo Archaeological Complex invite the general public to join this exciting event that promotes the richness of the local craftsmanship and the connection with Peru’s cultural roots. Admission is free, thus providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the creativity and skills of our artisans.
