Chulucanas Spirit - Ceramic Vase
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description: I find motivation in my wife's strength, her energy… I'm also motivated by our wonderful son and two beautiful daughters… I live with gratitude to life and to God." After the tradition of Chulucanas ceramics in Peru, Jesús Rivas designs and handcrafts this decorative vase. It features a rounded shape with a wide open mouth, finished with circle and spiky motifs in tones of black and ivory that evoke modern designs. The black color is achieved by firing the vase with mango tree leaves. Inside, the artist inscribes his name, the name of his hometown, and the phrase Hecho a mano (made by hand). Large: 2.2 lbs Large: 6.25" H x 6.75" W x 7.5" D Small: 1.1 lbs Small: 4.7" H x 5.5" W x 4.7" D Ceramic Not watertight For decorative use only Signed by the artist Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Made in Peru, ships from US "I was born in Peru's northern province of Piura. I'm a hardworking man, responsible and innovative. I'm always looking for new ways to give free rein to my imagination so I can apply these ideas in my art. "From childhood on, I was always involved in any kind of artistic activity in school, such as dance and theater, I even formed a group we called the 'Laughter Squad' with friends who enjoyed stand-up comedy. We were famous in our village and we were even on a local TV channel. I was really young and I didn't have the slightest idea of what I'd do with my life. I just had fun making people laugh. "When I was 17, a friend of mine worked in a Chulucanas ceramic workshop. I'd go there with him and help out for a few coins. I'd burnish the unfired pieces. I was only 16. I was young but I was very active and nothing stopped me. I've always worked. "When I first began working, I always wanted a project of my own, to be my own boss. For a few years, I worked in a small grocery store but it definitely wasn't mine. However, it offered the opportunity to save some money and work toward achieving my dreams although, at the time, I wante…
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