BIOGRAPHY
Puchi's Story
Born into a family of artists, her parents and six siblings all worked with clay in the family's ceramic studio. From the age of three, Puchi joins them and shares this creative passion. In 1974, she emigrates to Canada along with her family and starts her artistic career. At age 18 she is awarded four first place prizes at The Richmond Ceramic Competition in Virgina, USA.
"I like the reality of things. I reveal myself without fear, because by doing so I reaffirm my existence"
She then returns to Peru and begins to teach ceramic sculpture professionally at the Art Museum of Lima. Soon after, she returns to Canada and engages in several exhibitions, teaches at the Ottawa School of Art and receives various awards for her work.
In 1994, she moves to Miami, Florida, and in 1997 she founds the first Art Institute of Miami. A few years later she opens Puchi Art Studio and organizes the Falls Art Walk.
Puchi has participated in numerous group and individual exhibitions throughout her artistic career. Now, she continues her fruitful work, exploring her roots and giving workshops internationally.