Expo.. Nature's dyes tell the culture of "mochi"
Photography: Patrick Castillo
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The Peruvian artist, Dante Calderon, embodies the culture of his country through his paintings that reflect the culture of "Mochi", "Mochica", "Early Chimo" or "Pre-Chimo".
Calderon uses natural dyes, such as sweet pepper, coffee, and turmeric, in addition to the dye produced from a scaly insect called cochineal, creating distinctive shapes inspired by the picturesque nature of Peru.