Born in Lima, Peru and approximately 40 years old, Cornejo is one of the best upcoming painters in South America. Educated at the well known Escuela de Bellas Artes de Lima, Cornejo has been carving a niche in the well competed traditional painting market with a special use of color, light and transparencies.

In terms of honors, among the most important ones should be mentioned the fact that he graduated in first place from the Escuela, which is quite significant because of high level of competition in the School. In addition, Cornejo obtained First Place in the Mitchell Contest, one of the most prestigious contests in Peru.

Exhibitions include:

1995

Banco Continental - Arequipa; Exposition at the Continental Bank - Lima; First Prize - Annual Competition "Michell y Cia."; First Prize - "Rendimiento Academico en la carrera docente"

1994

-Annual Exposition BORKAS Gallery; Annual Exposition 2 "VS" Gallery - Lima; Annual Exposition National Bank - Lima; Banco Wiese - Lima; Annual Exposition "Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes del Perú"

1993

"Activar" Casa Asamblea; V Exposition "Stella Maris" Club Naval Gallery;

1992

"Mancha Gris" - Casa Asamblea; Annual Exposition ENSABAP; IV Exposition of Art; Association Stella Maris; Exposition of Peruvian Art Washington - USA; Peruvian Embassy - USA

1991

Exposition of Drawing - Banco de Comercio; City Hall of Carabayllo