Interpretación de la cosmovisión, identidad, espiritualidad y naturaleza del pueblo Kichwa Saraguro con una propuesta de esculto cerámica

Abstract

Abstract: This research-creation project aimed to interpret the worldview, identity, spirituality, and nature of the Kichwa Saraguro people through the creation of two ceramic sculptures. To this end, research was conducted into the cultural foundations of the community s symbolic and aesthetic elements, with an emphasis on their agro-festive calendar, their relationship with the land, and the key markers of their identity. Utilizing a research-creation methodology which integrated a literature review, an analysis of artistic precedents, technical experimentation, and the sculptural production process the project resulted in two works that symbolically interpret the ancestral knowledge of the Saraguro people through a contemporary sculptural language. This demonstrates that ceramic sculpture serves as an effective medium for communicating and revaluing cultural heritage, while strengthening the dialogue between current artistic practices and traditional knowledge. Furthermore, the project contributes to the field of visual arts by showcasing the potential of research-creation as a strategy for producing works grounded in conceptual depth and cultural value.