Andrés Pérez (Venezuela, n. 1993) is a photographer and non-binary visual artist.
In 2019 they migrated to Bogota-Colombia and this trip coincided with
the decision to start their photographic career. As a diverse and migrant
person, their work focuses on gender, identity, memory, binary violence and
queer bodies, especially in Latin American territory.
This visual language is the union of creativity and political interests.
Creating an unexpected mix between expanded documentary, archive, fashion
and portraiture. Perez's visual identity builds rebellious and playful
images, generating tension between reality and fiction.
Winner of the Pride Photo, Prince Claus Fund, iila Photo and POY Latam awards.
During 2024 a finalist of the Joop Swart Masterclass by World Press Photo
and is among the selected artists of the Latin American Panorama
by Photo Vogue.
Their work has been exhibited in Paris, Amsterdam, Norway, Slovenia, Japan,
Malaysia, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela. Currently working on
3 exhibitions at the Museum of Rome in Trastevere, the Houston Center
for Photography and the Museum für kunst und gewerbe Hamburg.
Published in: Der Greif, Vist Projects, Lenscratch, Foto Femme United,
Canon Latam, DW Español, Organización Nelson Garrido, Cinco 8 y El Universal.