Jorge “Vascano” Vasquez Elescano, draws his deep interest in the intricate from his exotic Amazonian upbringing in Peru. Although coated by elaborate shapes and patterns, his work is simply a vehicle into our inner complex selves through the exploration of material. It was after moving to the U.S. that he received formal training in various educational institutions such as: Northern Virginia Community College, Corcoran College of Art and Design, Maryland Institute College of Art, and The New York Academy of Art where he received his MFA in 2017.  During that formative time and after, Jorge had a solo show at the Washington DC Peruvian consulate and participated in numerous group shows and international exhibitions. Also, he’s been awarded merit international residencies to Giverny, France; Carrara, Italy; Kylemore Abbey, Ireland; and recently at the Todi Art Studio in Italy.

Moreover, he has been published in literature journals and in press articles such: Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Artnet News and The Washington Post. Lastly, he had his works featured in the Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated motion picture, If Beale Street Could Talk.  Jorge currently resides in Washington, Connecticut where he continues developing his professional practice.