At just 10 years old, Dana Sofía Tayo Rosero has introduced a new pictorial movement, Almorism, at the 2026 International Human Rights Summit at the United Nations. Her story represents a rare case in contemporary children’s art: a child who not only creates artwork but also develops the philosophy and visual language of her own movement.
Born in Ambato, Ecuador, Dana is the daughter of Norma Leticia Rosero Espinoza and renowned Ecuadorian artist Gonzalo Tayo Silva, known as GOTASI, creator of Chromatic Pyramidism. Growing up surrounded by paintings, colors, and exhibitions, she developed an early passion for art. Family records indicate that even before she learned to walk, she was drawn to canvases and painting materials.
The term Almorism was officially established on February 14. It combines the concepts of soul and love, aiming to create an artistic language inspired by childhood and centered on universal values such as peace, friendship, hope, nature, unity, and respect.
Dana’s first official Almorist work, “Loving Mona Lisa” (original Spanish title: “Mona Lisa Amorosa”), offers a new interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece. The artwork reimagines the Mona Lisa through a visual language of love and harmony, incorporating hearts, colors, natural elements, and symbols of affection.
A preliminary review of available records has not identified another documented case comparable to Dana’s, involving a 10-year-old artist who created, named, and developed both the philosophy and visual language of her own pictorial movement. This makes her case unusual and distinctive in the field of children’s art.
At the UN summit, Dana presented Almorism and “Loving Mona Lisa” to Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, president of Youth for Human Rights International. Shuttleworth expressed her commitment to promoting human rights education and recognized artistic expression as a meaningful way to communicate messages of love, peace, dignity, and respect.
During the event, Dana received a commemorative piece celebrating the 25th anniversary of Youth for Human Rights International, featuring a tsavorite stone, a highly valued green gemstone. For Dana and her family, the piece’s significance transcends its monetary value, symbolizing an international experience focused on human rights, education, and the positive role of youth.
Dana and her family have decided to donate the commemorative piece to North Dover Elementary School in Dover, New Jersey, where she is currently a fifth-grade student. Presented in a special case, the donation serves as a gesture of gratitude and an inspirational message to other students: every child has talents, dreams, and abilities that deserve to be discovered and encouraged.
Dana’s story brings together her Ecuadorian heritage, her life in the United States, and her early artistic development. Almorism, although created by a child born in Ecuador, was developed in the United States, where it began its international projection. At only 10 years old, Dana is building an artistic language with a universal aspiration: to use art to communicate love, peace, respect, unity, and human dignity.