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An artist based in Lima, Peru
Juan Luis Gargurevich
Juan Luis Gargurevich is an artist, graphic designer, and educator based in Lima, Peru. He studied at the Faculty of Art of the Catholic University of Peru, specialising in publication design, and was a design studio professor for 25 years. Besides graphic design, Juan has explored watercolour and ceramics, developing a versatile artistic practice. His interests span literature, editorial design, modern and classical calligraphy, manuscripts, and palaeography—fields that inform both his creative projects and his commitment to preserving the art of writing.
HIGHLIGHTS
Executive Director and member of the Peruvian Calligraphy Association (Caligráfica)
Organiser of Calligraphy Week in Peru for seven years
Instructor of calligraphy workshops for both youth and adults
Advocate for the promotion and preservation of the written arts
Works for Symbiosis V Exhibition
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ARTIST | Juan Luis Gargurevich
BASED IN | Lima, Peru
TITLE | The river
SIZE | 300 × 790 mm each panel
MEDIUM | Acrylic
PRICE | Not for sale
Seven panels written in Foundational calligraphy and illustrated on Hahnemühle paper. The text is taken from the Spanish poem El Río by Javier Heraud (1934–1963), reflecting the lyrical flow and contemplative imagery of the original work.