Nilton was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He studied journalism at the University of San Martin de Porres and Painting at the Institute Superior Jose Sabogal in Lima, Peru. Later, his family immigrated to Miami, Florida, and then moved to Providence, Rhode Island. He has exhibited individual and collectively in the United States. His work reflects an inward search for his native origin as it releases to his creativity; his work is a spiritual rebirth, a liberating reawakening.
Nilton is a Sol Gallery Board Member. Sol Gallery promotes Latino Art and culture. Nilton has been developing his talent as an art and painting instructor for years with children and youth in the city of Providence. He has worked in schools summer camps and before and after school programs. He has also worked for different organizations that support art and culture in the city of Providence, such as City Arts, Dorcas Place, YMCA, Urban League of RI, Hispanic Heritage Society Museum, RISD, Providence Safe Smart Program and Providence School District. Nilton also works for the Providence School Department.
Nilton has received recognition awards from Providence City Hall and from different state representatives acknowledging his art work, his support, and the impact that he has as a role model for children, youth, and the people of Providence.
List of Pieces:
1. La Espera, The Waiting
2. The Call
3. Fish
4. New Bird
5. Guerrero Mochica
6. Sondido de los Andes
