An anthropologist with a Master’s in Museology, Mariluz embodies interdisciplinary practice through her work as a musician, singer, fashion and graphic designer, and self-taught architect. Her holistic approach is exemplified in her most ambitious project: designing and building an eco-friendly house from the ground up.
Born in Jauja, Peru, Mariluz’s deep connection to her indigenous heritage has been the cornerstone of her artistic identity. The vibrant colors of her homeland and the ancestral sounds of the Andes remained powerful influences even after her migration to Miami as a young girl. These cultural roots have guided her development as a musician, artist, and professional, infusing her work with authentic Andean perspectives.
:: Fashion
Through fashion she seeks to showcase and empower the different emotions of her indigenous perspectives and feelings so little explored within the Latin American experience.
:: Architecture
In contrast to modern architecture’s reliance on concrete and environmentally harmful materials, Mariluz designs spaces that reconnect people with nature. Using traditional materials like earth and mud, she creates environments that balance contemporary comfort with ecological mindfulness, proving that sustainable design can meet modern needs without compromising environmental integrity. Below are images of a house she completed in 2022
:: Bridging Tradition and Technology Through Augmented Reality
Mariluz Hurtado collaborates at the intersection of digital innovation and cultural preservation. Working with José Luis Hurtado, she helped develop an Augmented Reality (AR) filter that overlays traditional elements – a “tongo” hat and “Chuto” mask – onto users’ real-time images through the Spark AR platform.
The project challenges the notion that digital advancement distances us from cultural traditions. Through these AR filters, Hurtado demonstrates how modern platforms can actively promote and celebrate cultural heritage. The filter, available on Facebook and Instagram, transforms users from passive consumers into creators who can meaningfully engage with their cultural identity.
:: Other works
Not fairly catalogued, some of the samples are in photography, graphic design, and painting
