Woodwork is a central element in Cuenca’s artisan culture; it is part of its architecture and sculptures, and a testimony of the heritage that we must preserve. In the historic center of the city, you can see the use of carved wood in some elements present in colonial houses, republican houses, churches, and convents, such as religious sculptures, altars, balconies, and delicately carved doors.
Gaspar Sangurima
A genius wood sculptor of the nineteenth-century school of Cuenca who from a very young age felt a passion for art. The most representative theme of his works is religious imagery with deep realism. Several churches still preserve his creations, some of which can be appreciated in the Sala Capitular de Carmen de la Asunción of the Remigio Crespo Toral Museum, located in Calle Larga St.
Virgilio Quinde
A carver of much notoriety in the city, Virgilio Quinde was destined to become a great artist from his early years. His first wood carving was a Venus de Valdivia, with which he won a national contest being just a boy. His workshop is located in the historic center of Cuenca, where he began carving and restoring religious images.
Jaime Jimbo
A prodigious craftsman who has been sculpting wood for decades. Few people of his generation still carry out this artisan work. In his workshop, you can appreciate several pieces sculpted in wood, mostly with religious themes. He has made works for different religious institutions at national and international levels. He has also restored antiques and damaged pieces. His carved images are venerated in local and national temples, and even abroad.
Address: Luis Cordero St. between Vega Muñoz y Pío Bravo streets
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM. Saturday, 8:30 AM to 2 PM
Entrance: Free
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In the Las Malvinas neighborhood we find Segundo Flores, a woodworker who turns his raw material into magnificent pieces of art. He demonstrates his great ability to carve wood with surprising results. His studies in Fine Arts allowed him to perfect his skill to express his ideas, and he has participated in numerous exhibitions.
On your next visit to Cuenca, take a close look at the beautiful wood finishes of its architecture, and if you want to take home a handicraft made of this material, you can visit the places we suggest below.
Plaza Sangurima (Rotary Square)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
Address: Vargas Machuca and Sangurima streets
Telephone: 4134900 ext. 1307
Centro Municipal Artesanal CEMUART
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday, 9 AM to 1 PM
Address: General Torres 7-33 and Presidente Córdova St.
Telephone: 2845 854
Facebook: Centro Municipal Artesanal CEMUART
Portal Regional Artesanal (PRAC)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM
Address: Bolívar 1-34 and Huayna Cápac (first floor).
Telephone: 407 9396
Website: http://www.edec.gob.ec
Facebook: Portal Artesanal EDEC EP
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