by Kip Sikora

In the second installment of his series, Kip Sikora shows us more of the facets that make ECUADOR.

True Believer

Bananas & Bikes

Diversity in nature begets diversity in those who spring from it, and the biologically rich, geographically diverse environments have had a profound impact on human culture. Clothing, housing, food, and even religious belief vary by region.

El Papa

As in many Latin American countries, Catholicism plays a large role in the lives of many Ecuadorians.

Chanch Burn

In Ecuador the slaughterhouse and the point of sale are one in the same. Flesh and blood scent the air, and the North American layers of insulation that diffuse the grim aesthetic reality of what it means to be a carnivore are nowhere to be found.

Chicken Lady

Roasted Cuy (Guinea Pig), Cuenca, Ecuador

Kip Sikora is a photojournalist, multimedia producer and digital artist based in Missoula, MT. Prior to moving to Montana he was quite sure he had left a large part of his heart in Latin America, but after five years, Big Sky country seems to have made a compelling argument for sinking roots. Aside from art his interests include dogs and music. Check out his website, KipSikoraPhotography.com