Sipion Modest Paints Quipu and Alpaca Conopas Mural at Urubamba School for Despierta
In Urubamba, Peru, Sipion Modest created a mural for the Despierta project on a school’s exterior. At the center of the mural is a figure grasping a quipu, which represents memory and knowledge, surrounded by conopas shaped like alpacas, symbolizing protection and prosperity. This initiative stemmed from Sipion's exploration of historical stone and ceramic artworks, adapted for an educational context. He expresses gratitude to Jade Rivera for the opportunity and the Sol y Luna Foundation for their support. Engaging with the children was crucial; their responses greatly informed the project. The mural intricately links Andean themes of memory, protection, and nourishment to the students' everyday lives.
Key facts
- Sipion Modest painted a mural for the Despierta project on a school façade in Urubamba, Cusco region, Peru.
- The mural's central figure holds a quipu, with alpaca-shaped conopas beside it.
- Quipus used knotted cords to record information in Andean society.
- Sipion describes conopas as objects associated with protection and prosperity, including agricultural production.
- The artist's process involves researching historical stone and ceramic sculpture in museums and online, then reinterpreting elements for the painting site.
- Jade Rivera invited Sipion to take part in Despierta.
- Sipion thanks the Sol y Luna Foundation and painted alongside other artists who came to Urubamba.
- The artist values the reactions of schoolchildren and local residents over verbal explanations of the project.
Entities
Artists
- Sipion Modest
- Jade Rivera
Institutions
- Despierta
- Sol y Luna Foundation
- StreetArtNews
Locations
- Urubamba
- Cusco
- Peru
- Saqsaywaman