Zelva Uno, also known as Joe Fernández Carrasco, is a Lima-based multidisciplinary artist whose work blends symbolic storytelling, ancestral knowledge, and magical realism. His practice is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual landscapes of the Amazon and its indigenous communities.
Through extensive research and travel across the Amazon, Zelva Uno seeks to understand the memory, traditions, and territories of its people. His work reflects this ongoing exploration, transforming lived experiences into powerful visual narratives that bridge past and present.
Inspired by indigenous cultures, natural environments, and stories that have often remained unseen, his art reveals the invisible forces that exist within everyday life. His creative process is immersive—walking, observing, documenting, and engaging directly with people and places that shape his perspective.
Zelva Uno’s work invites viewers into a deeper connection with identity and history. Each piece carries a sense of intimacy, encouraging reflection and recognition—like uncovering something familiar that was always there but never fully seen.
Working across muralism, illustration, printmaking, and independent photography, he continues to build a visual language that honors culture, memory, and the unseen narratives that define human experience.
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