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About this Artist

Veronica Ossio Tarnawiecki was born on May 15, 1970. She studied Sanitary Engineering but she dropped out after three years, after taking sculpting class. "I became enthralled working with huamanga stone, which is a Peruvian alabaster," recalls Veronica.

"Actually, I first became fascinated with huamanga when I was a child, when I saw a glass window mounted on huamanga. I just loved the way the light went through the stone.

"I've been crafting utilitarian and decorative items since 1999, and I use a technique similar to stained glass windows. What I like most about this art is the wonderful, natural beauty of Andean stones, which can never be repeated. Therefore, each piece is a unique work of art.

"I would like my art to transmit an ecological message for humans to live along with nature so we may get closer to our origins. That way, we'll remember our biological essence in the midst of modernism and technology.

"When I exhibit my work, I marvel at nature's own work in every stone. I imagine the history of their formation, and how each stone marks the passing of time.

"I appreciate the opportunity to show my creations to the world through Novica. That way we can send you a little piece of our warm Peruvian lands through Internet, since I craft all my work with Andean stones and gems."