Early Life, Family and Training Araceli Gilbert entered the world on December 6, 1913, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her path toward a life of creation was paved by the quiet, steady support of her father, who provided the necessary means for her to pursue her professional studies. This early stability allowed her to look beyond the borders of her home country and seek out the formal instruction required to master her craft. In 1936, she tr…