Contrapeso (2021) Digital Arts by Jorge Luis Santana Pérez

Jorge Luis Santana Pérez, a contemporary artist based in the USA, was born in Camaguey, Cuba, in 1970. His artistic journey is marked by a profound exploration of common objects, intricately intertwined to evoke metaphorical narratives and allusions. Within his works, Santana Pérez adeptly redefines the duality of functions inherent in these objects, offering a fresh perspective on their significance through artistic intersections.

As a multimedia artist, Santana Pérez holds multiple roles, exemplifying his commitment to the promotion and development of art. He is the esteemed founder, president, and manager of the International Video Art Festival of Camagüey (FIVAC), as well as the director of the New Media Exhibition, Development, and Research Circuit (CEDINM).

Santana Pérez's artistic prowess is underscored by his educational background, having graduated from the Art Institute (ISA) in 2007. He is also a distinguished member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC). Throughout his career, Santana Pérez has held over twenty solo exhibitions both in Cuba and abroad, in addition to participating in more than fifty collective exhibitions worldwide. His contributions extend to various international video creation festivals, where his innovative works have garnered acclaim. Notably, Santana Pérez has been invited as a guest artist to the prestigious Havana Biennial on two occasions.

The impact of Santana Pérez's art extends beyond exhibition spaces, as his works grace private and state collections in countries such as Cuba, Argentina, the United States, France, and China. His artistic achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the esteemed Fidelio Ponce de León Distinction awarded by the Provincial Council for the Plastic Arts in Camagüey in 2017.

In addition to his artistic endeavors, Santana Pérez shares his insights and expertise as a guest lecturer at various esteemed institutions worldwide. His engagements include lectures in China, Buenos Aires, and renowned universities across the United States, such as the School of Visual Arts in New York, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Through his multifaceted contributions to the art world, Jorge Luis Santana Pérez continues to captivate audiences and inspire fellow artists with his boundless creativity and unwavering dedication.

• Nationality: CUBA
• Date of birth : 1970
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Cuban Artists