My Message

A MESSAGE FROM ME TO YOU

Thank you for holding one of our Shiny artworks in your hands.
What you’re looking at is more than a picture — it’s a piece of our story, our culture, and our creative heartbeat.

Every Shiny Gloss artwork is 100% unique.
Not just because of the colors, the strokes, or the idea behind it —
but because the glossy surface creates its own character while it dries.
Some people might call these little waves, textures, or tiny imperfections “mistakes”.

We don’t.

We call them identity.

THE CULTURE BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

In our Shiny artworks, elements like flowers, black corn, and cotton reflect our roots. These symbols aren’t decoration — they represent the heart of our Peruvian and Afro-Peruvian heritage.

Black Corn (Maíz Morado)
A symbol of strength and identity. It connects us to ancient traditions and to modern cultural icons who proudly represent Latin America.

Cotton
A reminder of our history — the struggle, the resilience, and the creativity of our ancestors. It stands for transformation and beauty born from hardship.

Flowers
Symbols of life, celebration, and growth. They honor the legends, artists, and cultural figures who inspired us.

These elements tie Shiny to a long line of creators and stories.
Every piece carries a fragment of our culture — so when you receive a Shiny artwork, you’re holding a small part of that legacy.

peruvian black corn and cotton
There is also a deeper conversation in my work about cultural symbolism, artistic freedom, and the boundaries of representation.
By using iconic figures and culturally charged motifs, my art naturally enters the space where an artist’s right to reinterpret meets the public image of well-known personalities.

These symbols — whether flowers, black corn, or cotton — become both a lens and a shield.
A lens that lets me reinterpret cultural identity in my own way,
and a shield that protects the integrity of independent creators in a world dominated by corporate media and commercial ownership.

This raises an interesting question for the viewer:
What resonates more with you — the familiar figure you recognize, or the way my interpretation transforms them?

In that tension, the artwork comes alive.
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