My work is an invitation for exploration into the elusive internal narratives that make us human. Using the subject and the material as an intricate vehicle of introspection, the work aims at allowing ourselves to acknowledge the inner complexities of the human psyche.
Jorge "Vascano" Vasquez-Elescano (b.1982), uses and rearranges material to explore his deep interest for the unique complexity under the surface of things.
It was after moving to the U.S. that he received formal training in various educational institutions such as: Northern Virginia Community College, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Maryland Institute College of Art and The New York Academy of Art where he received his MFA in 2017.
During that time and after Jorge has had a solo show at the Washington DC Peruvian consulate, participated in numerous group and international exhibitions as well. Also, he’s been awarded merit international residencies to Giverny, France and to Kylemore Abbey, Ireland in painting and Carrara, Italy in stone carving. Moreover, he has been published in literature journals and news articles.
Lastly, he had his works featured in the Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated motion picture If Beale Street Could Talk.
Jorge currently resides in Virginia where he continues developing his professional practice.