Pedro Dávila, born in Guayaquil in 1959, began his journey in painting at an early age. At 12, he received classes from the master Enrique Tábara at Colegio San José and joined his workshop the following year. Later, at Colegio Miraflores, he was a student of Hernán Zuñiga. Then, at the Colegio de Bellas Artes, he formed friendships and collaborations with other artists such as Flavio Álava, Jorge Velarde, and Marcos Restrepo, participating together in various projects.

Critics such as Juan Castro y Velásquez describe Dávila as a “genuine worshiper of great painting” who has navigated through various aesthetic visions in a long and lucid career, often underrecognized. However, his mastery defies the narrow-mindedness of the local postmodern group.

Since his youth, Dávila showed absolute devotion to art, influenced by a notable family heritage of several generations of Ecuadorian painters, the Troya. Possessing a unique genetic heritage inherited from three generations of his Ibarra ancestors, his work reflects the profound influence of his family roots on his artistic expression. His artistic inclinations were encouraged by the renowned master César Andrade Faini, who taught at the Municipal School of Fine Arts and skillfully guided Dávila’s ability for drawing and painting.

The influence of the great masters, as well as the meticulous study of Leonardo da Vinci’s Treatise on Painting, shaped Dávila’s artistic vision. His obsession with perspective and his ability to capture the essence of his surroundings became distinctive features of his work.

Throughout his career, Dávila has been a prominent participant in national art exhibitions, accumulating recognition for his talent. In 1979, he won the second prize at the Salón de Julio; in 1997, the first prize at the Salón de Octubre; and in 2003, the third prize at the Festival de Artes al Aire Libre (FAAL), all held in Guayaquil.

With a career marked by constant exploration and technical mastery, Pedro Dávila has left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape of Guayaquil, Ecuador.