At the age of 11, after finishing school, he joined the Gonzaga Barros company to learn the art of carving, his true passion, mentored by a company artisan locally known as “Paredes.” Subsequently, he established himself independently and continued to practice his craft until, around 1989, the art of carving began to decline, forcing him to seek alternatives.<\/p>\n
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