Sayri Túpac (2019) is a transformative performance and installation piece that investigates themes of identity, indigenous heritage and cultural memory. Drawing its title from Sayri Túpac, a 16th-century Incan ruler, the work serves as a poignant homage to ancestral lineage and the rich history of indigenous cultures.

Huanca’s artistic practice often incorporates live models who are painted and adorned with textiles, allowing their bodies to become living canvases that engage with the surrounding environment. These models move meditatively within immersive spaces that include elements of scent and sound, creating a multi-sensory experience that

blurs the lines between body and environment. This approach challenges conventional notions of identity and space, inviting viewers to contemplate the fluidity of cultural identity and the connections between the past and present. Huanca’s work reflects on the complexities of transformation and the significance of cultural memory, encouraging a deeper understanding of how heritage shapes individual and collective experiences. Through her exploration of the human form and its relationship to cultural narratives, Sayri Túpac becomes a dynamic reflection on the ongoing dialogue between history and contemporary existence.