Alcantara Briones Mariana Rafaela

Mariana was born on 26 April 2005 in Cajamarca, Peru, without arms. From early childhood, she has learned to carry out all daily activities with her feet, using her left foot primarily for drawing and painting.

A bright and enthusiastic student, Mariana attended the Sta. Teresita de Cajamarca School, where she studied art under the guidance of Professor Anita Infante. She finds great joy in painting and continues to make steady progress in developing her artistic abilities.

Mariana works with a variety of mediums, including tempera, watercolours, and chalk, expressing her creativity with vibrant energy and growing confidence.