Yuri Ordoñez
- Craft
- Mask Maker
- Country
- Peru
Yuri Ordoñez is a distinguished mask maker whose impressive work contributes to the revitalization of Cusco dances through his masks. In his works, tradition and modernity result in exquisite techniques and finishes.
A self-taught artist for 35 years, was born in the province of Paucartambo in the department of Cusco in 1972. Since the age of 11, he has dedicated himself to making masks for sale, thus beginning his artistic career.
In 1991, he entered the Diego Quispe Tito School of Fine Arts, becoming the first Paucartambo native to enter the school. His work has now reached various locations in Peru and around the world.
