Gallery 212 Miami: Pop Artist Michael Perez

Interview of Michael Perez Live at the Born Free Express lift at Lionshead / Vail Film Festival 2012 by Billy Doran TV8 4.1.2012

Pop Artist Michael Perez

www.MichaelPerez-Artist.com

MPerezArt@aol.com

Cell: 516-532-3040

Gallery 212 Miami
2407 nw 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127

NY Studio
53 West End Avenue
East Quogue (Hamptons), NY 11942

Artist Biography

New York Artist Michael Perez, has quickly become one of the hottest Modern
Pop artists today. Always on the cutting edge, his art is extremely dynamic and is
distinguished by his use of contrasting colors and shapes. His innovative artwork is
most immediately recognized by his distinctive unique faces, flowers and figures.
His works adorn the walls of discerning art collectors and can be found in the
collections of Billy Joel, Chris Rock, Aretha Franklin and the Hilton Family, as well
as having been featured at Central Perk Café in the hit television series “Friends”
and in the New York City Cow Parade.

Michael was born and raised in New York City. While attending school, which included the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute, he sold his paintings on the streets of Greenwich Village. After college, Michael worked in the advertising industry, but continued to pursue his true passion… painting. In the mid-1990’s he moved his art studio to the east end of Long Island, to the town of Southampton. Perez then also opened his own gallery to showcase his art. This afforded Michael the opportunity to personally meet and interact with his clients and admirers. “People are free in the Hamptons,” explains Perez. “They are away from all the hustle and bustle, playing and enjoying life.” The Hamptons proved to be so successful for Michael that he once again decided to take a risk and open another gallery location in TriBeCa & Chelsea, New York City.

As a native New Yorker, Michael has always felt that he must do his part in keeping New York City a cultural mecca for the arts, so he chose TriBeCa & Chelsea to help participate in the re-growth of lower Manhattan. “In life you can’t stay stagnant… you have to keep going forward and fulfilling your dreams… or at least try. For me personally, I need this constant challenge, it keeps me creative and determined to succeed”, says Michael. “Nobody hands you anything in life.
You have to look out for yourself and make things happen…take the initiative. If you succeed, that’s great, if it fails at least you know you gave it your all, and you’ll never have to wonder… what if”. After an extremely successful 5 years in Manhattan, Michael decided to get back to basics and concentrate on his painting again full time. Keeping only his original Southampton gallery in the summertime, he now has more time to focus on his art again with 100% pure creative energy.

You can find Michael Perez painting in Wynwood at Gallery 212 Miami, 2407 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127.

Website: www.MichaelPerez-Artist.com
Cell: 516-532-3040

Pop Hearts Series Commission ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami

Untitled, Purple Hair ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Artist's Private Collection

Untitled, Women on the Beach Series ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Kempinski Chair, Original. Keith Haring Chair, Limited Edition.

"Marylin Unfolded Series" ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Photo Courtesy Fred Love Photo

Blue Skies Pop Heart for Food for the Poor ©2011 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami

"Three Women on the Beach" ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Photo Courtesy Fred Love Photo

"West Village" ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Photo Courtesy Fred Love Photo

"Beside Myself" ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Photo Courtesy Fred Love Photo

"Summer Breeze" ©2012 Pop Artist Michael Perez
Gallery 212 Miami
Photo Courtesy Fred Love Photo