Arturo Kameya
I aim to make work that is easy to describe, but not so easy to explain.
Arturo Kameya (1984, Peru) creates paintings and installations that explore how personal memory connects to the social and political history of Peru. Working across media such as acrylic, plaster, film, and printmaking, he brings together images and materials drawn from everyday life, popular culture, and urban environments. His works are often arranged as large-scale installations, linking different visual languages to reveal connections between past and present. By combining fragments of history with contemporary experiences, he shows how stories about a place are constructed over time, addressing both familiar and more complex aspects of life in Peru.
Kameya’s practice is rooted in storytelling and shaped by his experience of living outside Peru and looking back from a distance. He explores how meaning shifts in relation to migration, identity, and cultural memory. His work reflects the influence of both Peruvian and Japanese communities, highlighting how different histories overlap. Through layered compositions and installations, he connects personal experience with broader historical narratives, inviting viewers to consider how these stories are formed and understood.
