Victor Delfín

Delfin is considered one of the finest Peruvian artists. A student of Alejandro Gonzalez, Apurímac, his works capture the convergence of the Amerindian past with pre-Columbian images, representing land, sea, and sky, while also capturing the essence of human existence and love. His work has been described as a "common language," reaching the heart of the matter, capturing the spirit of the subject, and entrancing the observer. We discovered Delfin during a business trip to Peru, before and after ventures to the Amazon and Machu Picchu via Salkantay. In Barranco, at his Second Home Peru, where I stayed above his artist workshop, I witnessed him complete several works. Living a few nights surrounded by his art and his family, against the backdrop of the Pacific coast, was both humbling and inspiring, making his creations even more vibrant. As Delfin states, "When I return home to Barranco after a trip and admire a sunset, I tell myself, as always, 'Victor Delfin, watch the horizon lovingly and enjoy it fully. This may be the last time you look at it.'" Passion and intensity, like the sun setting over the Pacific horizon, are palpable in Delfin's works.