(B. 1966) An “outsider“ by many definitions, Perez describes himself as a philosopher first. A self-taught artist, he mastered his techniques over decades of tenacious work. Perez works with mixed-media, photography, digital media, moving images and language to explore concepts concerning spirituality, metaphysics, cosmology, narrative, mathematics, physics, philosophy, culture and art making itself. Ordained a Pastor in 2017, Perez gave himself to the cause of spiritual awakening, teaching the formation of genuine oneness with God. The combined efforts are his philosophical inquiries attempting a new understanding of humanity, the natural world and God.
Perez is a mixed-media artist, photographer, director, graphic designer, writer and Pastor. With a vagabond mind and lifestyle, his journeys included running a Genetics Lab at Columbia University, acting and filmmaking, business, marketing, photography and ministry. Perez has since honed his exploratory meanderings into a cohesive visual
Perez is a mixed-media artist, photographer, director, graphic designer, writer and Pastor. With a vagabond mind and lifestyle, his journeys included running a Genetics Lab at Columbia University, acting and filmmaking, business, marketing, photography and ministry. Perez has since honed his exploratory meanderings into a cohesive visual language and intent. His current series are lengthy projects with defined parameters testing not only his endurance, but also his desire to journey a long path to a lofty place of enlightenment – artistically, intellectually and spiritually.
Perez utilized photography early on in his development as an artist. Running a genetics lab at Columbia University for over 11 years, it was there when he was introduced to photographic development in the darkroom before digital media production was readily available, as well as, the first versions of Photoshop. He was an early adopter of
Perez utilized photography early on in his development as an artist. Running a genetics lab at Columbia University for over 11 years, it was there when he was introduced to photographic development in the darkroom before digital media production was readily available, as well as, the first versions of Photoshop. He was an early adopter of digital photography, surreptitiously buying his first digital camera from a Sony employee before the market was aware. His early works were reproductions in charcoal on paper and wood of his black and white photographs shot with a Pentax SLR with Ilford HP5 film, then manipulated repeatedly after the darkroom through such items as scanners and photocopiers, and later in software. Photography inevitably matured into its own medium in his oeuvre.
Photography, Art, Software - it all goes in the mix. Layers of expression and development evolve until finally creating something that could not have been without the labored process of continuous revision. Great design is manifested by utilizing sophisticated techniques with only the essential elements required for its creation.
THE CONTEMPORARY MINISTRY OF PASTOR ROBERT PEREZ
It is called The Way, by which you unlock God’s universe to become truly connected, thus transcending culture, rituals and merely 'thinking of God', to become a genuine believer and claim your rightful place as a child of God.
