Perez Celis
During the rise of Pop and American Modern art in the 1960s Argentine painter, sculptor, and muralist Pérez Celis refused to subscribe to sweeping stylistic and aesthetic trends of the time, instead gaining fame for his use of light and shadow within a fresh informal geometric composition. Early in his career Celis drew inspiration from the traditional art of Argentina and Peru, however later his compositions evolved to embody more figurative designs. After living in the major cities of Caracas, New York, and Paris, Celis began producing work referential to their linear vertical skylines. Often dealing with natural phenomenons and architectural influences, Celis aims to converse with all the creative forces that life has to offer. Through Rhythmic brushwork, bold colors, a focus on form, and nuanced textures he is able to create movement and convey temporality.
In addition to more than 120 National and International solo shows Celis’s work can also be found in numerous private collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Celis was commissioned by the Argentine government to produce several murals and sculptures, notably executing a mural at La Bombonera, a stadium located in La Boca district of Buenos Aires. Most recently Celis …
During the rise of Pop and American Modern art in the 1960s Argentine painter, sculptor, and muralist Pérez Celis refused to subscribe to sweeping stylistic and aesthetic trends of the time, instead gaining fame for his use of light and shadow within a fresh informal geometric composition. Early in his career Celis drew inspiration from the traditional art of Argentina and Peru, however later his compositions evolved to embody more figurative designs. After living in the major cities of Caracas, New York, and Paris, Celis began producing work referential to their linear vertical skylines. Often dealing with natural phenomenons and architectural influences, Celis aims to converse with all the creative forces that life has to offer. Through Rhythmic brushwork, bold colors, a focus on form, and nuanced textures he is able to create movement and convey temporality.
In addition to more than 120 National and International solo shows Celis’s work can also be found in numerous private collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Celis was commissioned by the Argentine government to produce several murals and sculptures, notably executing a mural at La Bombonera, a stadium located in La Boca district of Buenos Aires. Most recently Celis illustrated a translation of Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” by Jorge Luis Borges.
