Danny Figueroa, known in the artistic world as Wesr, is a painter and muralist born inChiclayo, Peru, in 1980. Raised in Lima, Peru, Wesr began his artistic career as a graffiti artist in 1996. In September 2008, he moved to Berlin, where he currently resides and works.

His artistic work is characterized by a unique fusion of cultural influences and styles. He combines elements of 20th-century futurism with the aesthetics of Peruvian indigenous art and Japanese manga, creating a fascinating and unique visual synthesis. His work spans muralism, painting, and illustration, and has left a mark on various exhibitions and galleries around the world.

Wesr's works are not only visually striking, but also tell stories and convey emotions through the mixture of styles and abstract figures that often represent masked faces similar to the Ukuku, an important Peruvian folklore character and very important for the development of the mystical universe created by Figueroa. His education and personal experience are influenced by a cultural clash between cultural and religious traditions among Peru, Japan, and the growing influence of American culture. This clash is reflected in his art, which serves as a bridge between different cultural worlds.

Wesr has participated in numerous exhibitions, including "10 ans" at Mathgoth Galleryin Paris, "STRAAT - Street Art Museum" in Amsterdam, “Metropolink Festival" inHeidelberg, Germany, and ”2nd Biennial of graffiti and street art" at MuBE São Paulo, Brazil, among many others. His artistic vision is to create works that endure in memory and enrich the lives of people around the world.

Exhibitions

2024 Espacio Uhku, Lima – Peru.
2023 Ryan Joseph Gallery, Denver - USA.
2020 Mathgoth Gallery, Paris – France.
2020 STRAAT, Amsterdam - Netherlands.
2018 STROKE ART FAIR, Munich - Germany.
2018 Millerntor Gallery, Hamburg – Germany.
2017 Cadillac House, Munich - Germany.
2017 METROPOLINK Urban art Show - SAP, Heidelberg - Germany.
2017 Urban Spree, Berlin – Germany.
2016 WOW Gallery, Heidelberg - Germany.
2015 Liquid art House, Boston
2014 BC Gallery, Berlin - Germany.
2013 MuBE, Sao Paulo – Brasil.