Born in Acomayo, Cusco, Peru in 1955, Sonco Carrasco moved to the city of
Arequipa at an early age and remained there until his teenage years. His
passion for landscape stems from the charm of Arequipena's countryside,
combined with the light and atmosphere of this magical place. This influence
is reflected through the painstakingly perfected watercolor technique in his
art, which received the recognition of his country and throughout the world.
Carrasco currently resides in Lima, where he continues to work on his art.
He has been honored with a number of awards throughout his career, including
the National Prize of Watercolors Award in 1984, presented by the
North-American Peruvian Cultural Institute. He has also had his work
exhibited at numerous private and collective exhibitions in both Peru and
abroad.
