Abril Macías is a versatile gastronome and content creator. With a creative eye for detail, she explores the world of food culture through writing, recipe development, and photography.
She was born in Quito, Ecuador, and currently resides in the Piedmont region of Italy, where she works as a Master Program Tutor at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, the institution where she completed her master's in New Food Thinking in 2022. Abril also works as a freelancer, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create publications and content around the world of food, culture, and travel.
In 2017, she founded Chiú, one of the first gastronomic editorial publications in Ecuador, where she shares articles that delve into the Ecuadorian food scene and Latin American cuisine. In 2020, she co-founded Lo Simple Estudio, a photography and video studio, where she worked as a photographer and art director for various clients.
She derives inspiration for her work from a love of art and design, storytelling, and Latin American culture, coupled with a strong interest in biodiversity and sustainability.
Email: amaciasabril@gmail.com