The Art Scene of Loja Ecuador

ARTIST - Juan Pablo Armijos Studied art at Universidad Nacional de Loja (UNL). Manager of Aradia art supplies and school. Most recent exhibition was " Expo Desnudo " and "SUJETOS TÓXICOS" ("Toxis Subjects" - ARTE EN LOJA, EDICIÓN NOVIEMBRE 2018). An example of Juan's "big eye" illustrative works facebook.com/juanpablo facebook.com/AradiaArte instagram.com/armijosjuanpablo juanpabloarmijos.blogspot.com plus.google.com/+juanpabloArmijos virtualgallery.com/galleries/juan_pablo_armijos

First (of two) rooms in the gallery GALLERY - La Guadaña de la Hora Zero Gallery space, also a school for teaching art techniques to children. Artist Lilibeth Poma (Lilo) is the teacher and has a studio in the rear of the complex. Gabriel Villalta is the gallery owner. Opposite wall of the first room showing one of the hallways leading to the second gallery space Sucre (191-29) between Quito and José Félix de Valdivieso - located up the stairs on the second floor

One of many artist-built mosaics lining the interior garden walls Artist Designed House - Salinas Brothers' Compound Brothers Boris and Aquiles Salinas have constructed one of the most unique artist residences within Loja, with each adding their own special touches according to their artistic talents. Both men adhere to a philosophy of living gently on the earth, which translates into using mainly found materials for construction and decoration. Boris's pottery studio is open to the exterior, allowing nature to penetrate within. Of special note is the fact that Boris mentors numerous students by allowing them access to his studio. Adjoining the studio is a newly opened art gallery - works of art by Boris and his children are available for sale here. Aquiles's painting studio - "Iki Arte" - is located on the second floor, where the expansive windows command a great view of the southern part of Loja. Aquiles's wife and daughter are also artists in th...