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Saul Calivilca

San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States

I was born in the Andes of Peru but raised in Southern California. I like to do things a little dif...

About the artist

Saul Calivilca

Joined In 2019

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About the artist

Saul Calivilca

Joined In 2019

link - Showed at the The Other Art Fairlink - Artist featured in a collection

(7 Followers)

ABOUT
EDUCATION
RECOGNITION

I was born in the Andes of Peru but raised in Southern California. I like to do things a little different. It's why I paint backwards on glass. At a young age, anything that had to do with the arts just came easy to me. After graduating from UC Riverside with a degree in Finance/Business, I decided that a normal day job was not the route for me. I chose to follow my passion. I decided to use a popular medium in glass, but in a very different way. In a style that would separate me from any other artist.
My story begins at the age of 5 when I was forced out of Peru because of the political and social uprising of the time. In came the U.S. and California, my savior and teacher. It’s because of the experiences (the good and bad) I’ve had in this great place that have shaped my beliefs and the person I am today. Growing up I made friends from all walks, colors, ethnicities, ages, identities, and religions. They shared their beliefs and experiences with me. In return, they are the reason why I paint skeletons. It became apparent to me that what separates us in not the color of our skin. Instead it's our personalities, hobbies, skills, and likes that make us different. I feel if people see the world through my art and my eyes, they wo...

Bachelor’s Degree from UC Riverside. Business with concentration in finance.

link - Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Showed at the The Other Art Fair

link - Artist featured in a collection

Artist featured in a collection