Art Reception: Andean Artist Carlos Hererra Burgos June 6, 2008

Carlos unveils a mural using pre-Colombian imagery to represent Charlotte's Latin American culture.

Born in Arequipa Peru, artist Carlos Herrera Burgos, has expressed his childhood memories and Andean love, through his art. He lived his childhood in the Andes Mountains, at 4600 Meters above sea level. This is where the mountains and Indians create a spiritual bond, to make the Inca dream a reality. Where the air is so thin and pure that many tourist come yet they do not want to leave. The Andean innocence is admirable. Being that now in the 21st century television has yet to reach this place. The internet has not reached nor will it reach in the next 10 years. This region is full of people that work in the field daily harvesting potato, corn, lettuce, onions, and flowers. Though there is a lack of technology and very limited means of transportation, these people still are culturally advanced and extremely humble.

"It is for that reason that I base my artwork around these people. I could very easily paint more modern themes yet I refuse to do so; Because, this is my ancestry, my history, my culture, and unconditional love for my people".

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