Causa Digital Print on Canvas

In Peru, causa is more than a word. It is a way of recognizing friendship, trust, and belonging. Used between friends, neighbours, classmates, and even strangers, causa is a term of affection that speaks to a shared sense of connection. It can mean mate, friend, companion, or someone who is simply on your side. The word traces its roots to ideas of solidarity and collective purpose. Over time, it evolved into one of the most recognisable expressions in Peruvian everyday life, carrying with it a spirit of camaraderie that transcends age, background, and social class. It is also the name of one of Peru's most beloved dishes, a layered potato preparation traditionally shared around the table, a fitting coincidence for a word so closely tied to togetherness. To call someone causa is not merely to identify them as a friend. It is to acknowledge a bond built through shared experiences, mutual respect, and the understanding that life is best lived together. A word for friendship. A word for community.

Measuring 42 × 59 cm, the works are produced in a limited edition of 5