72" x 72"
Emilio Perez's "You Say What You Said You Didn't Say," created in 2004, explodes with energetic dynamism, embodying the artist's signature approach to abstract expressionism imbued with a graphic sensibility. Executed in acrylic and latex on panel, this work showcases Perez's distinctive layering and subtractive technique, where he meticulously cuts away sections of pigment with an X-Acto knife to reveal intricate linear forms. In fabulous condition. Signed and dated on verso.
Perez avoids pre-planning, embracing a dialogue between himself and his materials, allowing the composition to evolve organically. The resulting "knotted, flowing forms" emerge from loosely painted passages of color, evoking a sense of rhythm reminiscent of music and the movement of the ocean – key influences for the artist. While entirely abstract, Perez's works are rooted in his observations of the world around him, filtered through the lens of his personal history, life experiences, and travels.
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Influenced by the hues and compositions of classical Renaissance paintings and the surrealist technique of unconscious automatism, Perez's stylistic hybridity creates a pictorial impression that is both nostalgic and hopeful, inviting the viewer on a journey of their own imagination. Signed and dated on the reverse, this piece is an outstanding example of Perez's work, a testament to his exploration of space, energy, and the emotional power of abstract form.
About the Artist: Emilio Perez (b. 1972, New York) attended Pratt Institute and University of Florida's New World School of the Arts. His works are held in the permanent collections of the PAMM - Perez Art Museum, Miami; Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo; and Fundación ARCO, Madrid, among others. Perez has created public commissions for New York City’s Metro Transit Authority and Times Square Arts, and has exhibited widely in solo and group shows internationally. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
