As seen elsewhere with a few experimental pieces conceived by the School of One Carver for Project Y150 YEG-GA, the Moroccan Selinite stone for this carving was obtained from the enterprising rock merchant Asad on 118 Avenue, Edmonton, and the fractures as well as natural “imperfections” of the soft rock reminds us of how to achieve contentment by learning from our past missteps. The carving itself is dedicated to the individual agency, accomplishments and contributions of Peruvian women in Edmonton, past, present and future, especially those who have been passionate students of the Liberal Arts at the University of Alberta. The conical shape of the carving and the name “Huayna” draws direct inspiration from a thoughtful tale recalling a journey to Machu Picchu in 2015 undertaken by K.M., a native of Peru who was presented with the carving in 2016 in anticipation of future travels throughout the World.

As the School of One learned on more than a few occasions, K.M. possesses a natural ability for recounting past experiences, and K.M.'s lively, personal narratives are always spiced with refreshing honesty, attention to detail, and an agile sense of humour. During the completion of a degree at the University of Alberta, K.M. was going through serious personal and financial hardship and yet still perservered with an extremely positive outlook, even when the immediate future seemed somewhat bleak. This outlook on life also explains K.M.'s success within the retail sector and as a "Product Ambassador", a vocation which provided the opportunity for future journeys and plans on the International stage. As a further point of departure, moreover, the vignette found below details K.M.'s birth in relation to the comparative Peruvian approach to "fiesta nacional" and memories of family while K.M. served as "Embajadora Extraordinaria" in Alberta, Summer 2016.