Luis Viracocha

Last updated December 10, 2025

Luis Viracocha Quishpe^[a] (born 1954) is an Ecuadorian artist, teacher, and shaman.

A native of in Quito, Viracocha is an abstract sculptor who uses stone, wood, and marble to create his artwork.^[1] Both his grandfather and father were sculptors.^[2]

Luis Viracocha has a bachelor's in applied arts and a doctorate in educational science from the Central University of Ecuador. He studied the restoration of architectural monuments in Venice, and earned a master's degree in Sculpture in Carrara, Italy.^[3]

His artwork has been exhibited in various countries outside of Ecuador including the United States, Arab Emirates, China and Austria.

Awards

First Prize in Sculpture from the Mariano Aguilera Hall, (Quito, 1985)
Second Prize of the Fifth Symposium of Sculpture, (Italy, 1983)

References

↑ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Viracocha and the second or maternal family name is Quishpe .

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[1] In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Viracocha and the second or maternal family name is Quishpe .

[2] Master Sculptor Luis Viracocha (Spanish article)

[3] The Sculpture ‘god’ Viracocha (Spanish article)

[4] The abstract language of Luis Viracocha (Spanish article)

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