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Grimanesa Amorós
Peruvian-American artist
Grimanesa Amorós (gri-mah-NEH-sah-ah-moh-ROHS; born 1962 in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian-born Americanmultimediaartist known for her work with light and technology.[2] She creates large-scalesculptures that explore themes of cultural heritage, community, and the intersection of technology and art. After a trip to Iceland,[3] her work began to incorporate lighting technology as a medium to enhance conceptual depth rather than defining it.[4]
Amorós’s installations have been exhibited internationally at venues including the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany[5] and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Shanghai, China.[6] Notable projects include Uros House at Times Square in New York City and Golden Waters at the Scottsdale Waterfront in Arizona.
In addition to her artistic practice, Amorós has lectured at institutions such as the NYUStern School of Business,[7]Brown University, Biography books for 4th graders.