About The Artist

Born in Managua, Nicaragua, ever since his first days in school, Vílchez showed his inclination towards the arts. At the early age of nine, he won first place at a local competition with a detailed watercolor. In 1966, at the age of eleven, he began experimenting with sand sculpture and won a national contest representing his school. This took him to Acapulco, Mexico to represent his country at an international juvenile art contest where he was awarded third prize, among 100 participating artists. Once out of high school, he decided to undertake architectural studies in Mexico City, leaving a deep impression on him for its rich culture. During his years in college he continued to paint and experiment with different techniques. Later on, due to the political turmoil in his native country, he settled in Miami, Florida