Ivan Guayasamin Trujillo

was born on February 3, 1950, in Pasto, Nariño, Colombia. A Colombian-Ecuadorian painter, sculptor, muralist, and draftsman, his practice reflects a multidisciplinary approach shaped by identity, memory, and cultural heritage.

His work has established him as a significant voice within Indigenous figurative expressionism in Latin America, developing a visual language marked by a strong connection to his Indigenous roots and a sustained interest in social reality.

Through expressive figures, symbolic forms, and emotionally charged compositions, Guayasamín explores the relationship between ancestry, territory, and the human condition. His work combines visual strength with sensitivity, creating images that carry both cultural weight and personal intensity.

Across painting, sculpture, mural work, and drawing, his practice remains grounded in the representation of identity and collective experience, transforming social and Indigenous themes into a deeply expressive contemporary language.