Javier Pérez (artist)

Javier Pérez (visual artist)
Keteleer Gallery, Antwerp 2018
Born
Javier Pérez González

(1968-12-31) December 31, 1968
Bilbao, Basque country, Spain
EducationUniversity of the Basque Country
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Berlin | Karl Hofer Gesellschaft
Years active1995–present
Known forInstallation art, sculpture, Video art, performance
Notable work
  • Carroña, glass sculpture
  • En puntas, video instalation
  • Un pedazo de cielo cristalizado, permanent instalation
MovementContemporary
Awards
Websitejavierperez.es

Javier Pérez (born 31 December 1968, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain) is a Spanish contemporary visual artist.

He is known for his large-scale installations and multidisciplinary work, which includes sculpture, drawing, photography, video installation and performance art. His artistic practice often explores themes such as the body, identity, memory, and transformation.

In 1998, he received the Gure Artea Prize from the Basque Government and the Ojo Crítico Award from Radio Nacional de España. In 2002, he represented Spain at the 49th Venice Biennale (Italy).

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