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Tata Fernandez, Director

Mariavelia Savino, Curator
Contemporary Art Projects USA
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Emblematic Artwork by Juan Luis Perez at Variations on the Same

Subjects: People, Nature and Geometry Exhibition Curated by
Mariavelia Savino
Special Artwork by Juan Luis Perez at Variations on the Same Subjects: People, Nature and
Geometry Exhibition, curated by Mariavelia Savino, presented by Contemporary Art Projects USA.

Miami, FL, USA -- An emblematic piece

initiates the path throughout the exhibition
"Variations on the same Subjects: People,
Nature and Geometry" presented by
Contemporary Art Projects USA and hosted by
the ArtsPark @ Hollywood, FL. A large painting
by the artist Juan Luis Perez, who was born in
Cuba and lives in Miami, FL, Sombras de mi
Pasado (Shadows of my Past) Illusions Series,
is shown at the entrance of the space.
Why? ...because this artwork merges several
concepts of the overall exhibition, in the
intellectual, the creative and the technical
ambits. As a curator, I believe that every artist
is a communicator, who translates his/her own
experience to the current moment in order to
state his/her beliefs and messages to the
present viewer, as well as to the future
generations that later will contemplate the
work. This particular artwork has figurative,
abstract and geometric elements, creating
connections with the natural, the human and
the architectonical. Then, each artist is by talent and vocation an innovator, which does not mean that they
would not use previous influences or inspiration by other artists. But, the important point, as it is for this
artwork and for the artist in the exhibition, everyone is, and must be at the end, unique and original.
Finally, any technique used has to be excellent and well managed. Well, I live now the artist to speak by
his own. Juan Luis Perez says: "I consider myself away from trends. I create guided by my truest
inspiration from total freedom of choice. Completely self-taught, I don't believe in academic dogmas or
market claims. I change style as if changing clothes. Art is passion, fun, great adventure. I use acrylic, oil,
charcoal, graphite, resins, gesso, alcohol, and newspapers sheets, love monochromatic tones, rough or
dynamic strokes, turning the spatula in my work's biggest protagonist. I returned to my roots, expressing a
traditions' rich culture filled with energy from pure imagination. My interest revolves around human beings
and their conflicts. My works are profound social portraits of a generation. I'm concerned in cultural
dialogues between East and West, societies which, despite their differences, belong to the same
condition: human." - "...I use truth and fantasy bringing the viewer a sense of purpose, passion, realism as
well as a timeless feel. Through abstract expressions I aim to achieve the emotional compass humanity
reveals in all phases of life as a poetic evolution. With every stroke of the brush and a lyrical composition
of visual effects I create a dramatic transformation of old and new ...a profound connection to express the
visuals of my soul." - "I try to be unique in my own individual way, my work is a fusion of all my lived
experiences and skills & techniques gathered over the years, combined to bring a personal expression of
energy and a message to myself with a personal stamp that not even I can duplicate. Sometimes, I depict
sceneries of natural culture with organic resources such as burlap, tree seeds, bark, raw rope, yarn to
express what is available rather than what's academic. However, from my early childhood Sandro Botticelli
was the culprit of my love for visual art, and as a college student, Jos Mara Mijares, a Cuban vanguard
artist of the San Alejandro School of Arts, was a personal friend and mentor in my beginnings. As I
matured in my process, Antoni Tapies as well as Julian Schnabel became my greatest influences. The
process of my work differs between installations, sculptures, and paintings. I can start my paintings
several pieces at once and employ layers over a period of days. Sometimes I set them aside and finish
months later, as they come complete in my mind and eyes. Others are finished rather fast, as I love the
turnout of the accidents discovered in the process that then become as a rationalized finish. There are
three key elements that separate free Caribbean and Latin American art from socially restrained Cuba and
its artists: 1) A primary distinction for Cuban Art is the cultural inheritance of the Afro-Cuban culture and
strong Spaniard influence; 2) The diverse level of creativity due to its social lack of resources elevates its
inventiveness and passion for expression; 3) The inability to speak out in freedom promotes a more
intense visual message." To conclude, as in this exhibit every artist comes from a different place,
background and experience, each artwork will communicate its own message to the public.

The exhibition will take place from August 19 - September 13, 2017.
Monday thru Thursday 11:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Free Admission
Opening Reception | August 19 | during Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Venue
ArtsPark @Young Circle Gallery
One Young Circle, Hollywood, Florida 33020.

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by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists and curators. Their mission is
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