NEO-EMOTIONALISMA Ten Year Retrospective

FABIAN PEREZ

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Tiago

Quisiera­dedicarte­este­libro­para­agradecerte­la­felicidad­que­me­provocaste­desde­que­supe­de­tu­llegada.

Mientras­se­me­escurre­tu­niñez,­mi­amor­por­vos­crece­de­manera­INEXPRESABLE!­

Como­primer­varoncito­de­nuestra­familia­Perez,­quizas,­vos­mas­que­nadie,­podras­comprenderme­un­dia,

cuando­hablemos­de­hombre­a­hombre;­o­cuando­nazca­tu­primer­hijito.

Sos­un­desafio­hermoso,­porque­-no­me­doy­tregua-­quiero­ser­la­estrella­que­te­oriente­en­las­busquedas­de­tus

mas­preciados­tesoros.

I­would­like­to­dedicate­this­book­to­you­to­thank­you­for­the­happiness­that­you­made­me­feel­from­the­moment

I­found­out­you­were­coming.

Meanwhile­as­your­childhood­slips­away,­my­love­for­you­grows­in­an­INEXPRESSIBLE­manner!

Being­the­first­baby­boy­in­our­Perez’s­family,­perhaps­you­more­than­anyone,­will­be­able­to­understand­me

some­day,­when­we’ll­be­talking­man-to-man,­or­when­your­first­child­is­born.­

You­are­a­beautiful­challenge­to­me,­because­-­I­will­give­myself­no­respite­-­I­want­to­be­the­star­that­will­guide

you­in­the­searching­of­your­most­precious­treasures.­

Daddy

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NEO-EMOTIONALISM

( Reflections of my Heart )

By Fabian Perez

Neo-emotionalism­is­the­name­I­decided­to­describe­the­style­of­art­I­use­for­my­creations.

I­choose­figures­because­I­consider­them­the­most­challenging­form,­and­also­to­help­the­criticism­of­the­viewer

in­all­different­levels­of­knowledge.

It­is­risky­creating­figurative­art­because­it­is­defined­in­the­evidence­of­the­skill,­where­one­error­can­make­a

masterpiece­fail,­if­it­is­not­in­harmony­with­the­entirety­of­the­whole.­

Beauty,­in­every­sense­of­the­word,­is­my­inspiration­and­by­consequence,­the­common­denominator­between­the

subject­or­the­object­I­create.

The­importance­of­creating­with­deep­emotion­is­above­the­technique­which­is­being­considered­and­utilized.­

It­is­critical­for­me­to­become­one­with­the­subject.

Engaging­a­piece­of­Art­in­this­category­or­in­this­category­only,­will­be­as­difficult­as­engaging­it­in­any­other

classification.­

My­intention­is­not­to­depend­on­a­rigid­idea,­but­rather­to­explore­within­the­fabric­of­flexible­feelings.­

Neo-emotionalism­will­be­recognized­by­the­Artists­who,­after­creating­their­work­will­simply­feel­liberated­and

also­by­the­viewer­when­they­feel­the­creation­in­their­heart.­

This­is­energy.­It­is­the­divine­force­of­the­Universe.

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Introduction

In­this­commentary­I­would­like­to­place­emphasis­on­the­academic­aspects­of­this­extraordinary­artist.

Art­ is­ meant­ to­ touch­ our­ emotions­ by­ challenging­ our­ senses,­ forcing­ us­ from­ our­ daily­ routines­ and­

preconceptions.­Forcing­us­to­look­invariably­at­ourselves­and­the­world­around­us.­­

In­this­exquisite­body­of­work­carefully­illustrated­in­this­volume,­the­artist­captures­the­imagination­of­the

viewer.­He­has­coined­the­term­Neo-Emotionalism­which­is­the­title­to­this­book­and­also­a­definitive­description

of­the­depth­of­his­artistic­expression.­

He­bridges­Expressionism,­Emotionalism,­and­Impressionism­to­create­a­style­which­is­his­alone,­one­which

has­touched­the­hearts­of­countless­admirers­around­the­world.

The­seductiveness­of­his­paintings­allows­us­to­explore­our­social,­moral­and­aesthetic­values.­Our­sensuality

and­our­own­life­experiences

Some­works­may­not­always­be­popular,­but­is­it­fair­to­say­the­art­of­Fabian­Perez­allows­us­to­experience­the

world­ differently­ because­ it­ takes­ us­ to­ an­ exciting­ and­ emotional­ platform­ that­ touches­ upon­ our­ inner­

feelings­on­a­conscious­and­unconscious­level.

Throughout­the­pages­of­this­prominent­book­the­artist­illustrates­a­brilliant­use­of­color­and­light,­creating

images­which­illuminate­with­passion,­romance,­sadness­and­glamour,­revealing­the­depth­of­his­artistic­achieve-

ments­and­endless­possibilities.

He­considers­himself­a­citizen­of­the­world,­although­his­passion­is­deeply­rooted­in­the­Latin­tradition.­

As­one­turns­the­pages­of­this­book,­the­accomplishments­become­even­more­evident.­­It­showcases­the­language

of­art,­and­expresses­it­in­a­poetic­manner.

When­looking­at­any­specific­image,­the­viewers­may­quickly­decide­weather­they­like­it­or­not.­There­is­no­de-

finitive­answer­to­this­question.­But­one­must­think­about­what­the­author­is­in­fact­expressing.­Perhaps­a­story,

which­has­multiple­meanings.

His­art­is­often­the­result­of­a­moment­of­inspiration,­to­fully­understand­the­artist’s­intentions­are­the­most­

challenging­aspect­for­the­spectator.­The­language­of­art­is­like­the­language­of­words,­or­the­sound­of­music,­or

the­poetry­of­writings.­The­artist’s­composition,­his­use­of­color­and­his­unique­vision­come­together­and­create

an­emotional­impact,­which­is­the­artist’s­signature.

For­Fabian­Perez­sometimes­what­is­left­out­of­the­painting­says­more­about­the­subject­then­what­is­left­in,­sug-

gesting­that­what­we­see­is­not­always­what­it­seems.

In­these­outstanding­paintings­the­artist­suggests­the­relationship­between­the­subjects­and­the­viewer.­To­imply

certain­emotions­the­artist­uses­empty­spaces,­or­what­one­may­call­negative­spaces­between­the­subjects­and

objects­in­the­composition­creating­a­three­dimensional­impression.

In­Fabian’s­work­the­art­is­way­deeper­then­the­aesthetic­pleasure,­it­has­a­message,­a­moment­captured.­Telling

a­story­which­can­be­interpreted­only­by­the­spectator­who­composes­their­own­narrative.

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The­artist­work­provokes­a­sense­of­rhythm,­like­music­and­dance,­using­specific­elements­to­capture­the­attention

of­the­viewer.­The­spaces­between­the­subjects­are­as­important­as­the­subjects­themselves.­And­play­a­vital­role

in­the­entirety­of­the­composition.­He­interplays­with­light­and­dark,­shades­and­colors,­signaling­thoughts­with

intense­emotional­impact.

Fabian­Perez­has­achieved­international­recognition­for­his­unique­ability­to­use­his­intuition­and­convey­to­the

spectator­his­artistic­vision,­in­fact­his­poetry.

It­with­these­thoughts­in­mind­that­I­invite­you­to­engage­in­the­pages­of­this­book­which­is­a­compilation­of­ten

years­of­work­and­a­lifetime­of­experiences.­­­Fabian­Perez­is­certainly­one­of­the­most­exciting­artists­to­emerge

onto­the­international­art­scene­in­the­past­century.

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Forward

Fabian­Perez­is­a­21st­century­artist­who­reflects­rare­insights­into­the­mysterious­world­of­romance,­intrigue

and­human­sensuality.­His­connection­to­the­past­is­a­bridge­to­his­paintings­of­today.­Like­Toulouse-­Lautrec

who­was­an­important­chronicler­of­the­Café­Society­of­the­late­19th­century,­Fabian­Perez­carries­forward­the

grand­tradition­of­the­promise­of­the­sensual­aspects­of­a­life­that­has­been­pursued­by­us­all.

With­the­eye­of­a­poet­and­the­insightful­palate­of­a­painter,­he­portrays­a­world­of­love,­sexual­intrigue,­dance,

and­rhythms­of­the­Bistro­life­in­the­21st­century.­Through­his­romantic­vision,­Perez­shares­with­us­an­imitate

view­of­the­ephemeral­aspects­of­a­life­we­all­seek.­­This­phenomenon­is­what­that­makes­his­art­so­unquestion-

ably­special.­

Like­the­masters­Manet,­Cheret,­Degas­and­Lautrec­before­him,­Perez­shares­these­remarkable­insights­of­Café

Society.­Viewing­Perez’s­paintings,­one­can­be­transported­back­to­Le­Moulin­Rouge­or­Le­Chat­Noir­in­Paris,

the­Tango­dance­clubs­of­Buenos­Aires,­or­the­smoky­chic­bars­like­Jilly’s­in­New­York.

Michael­Schwartz

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Biography

Edua­Herrera,­a­beautiful­Brazilian­woman,­met­his­father,­a­handsome­and­charismatic­ladies­man,­Antonio

Perez,­in­the­late­1950’s­in­Campana­(­Buenos­Aires).­­They­married­and­Fabian­is­the­youngest­of­the­three

sisters­and­one­brother.­­Fabian­was­raised­in­Campana­(­Argentina).­­A­small­city­of­no­more­than­120,000

people,­50­miles­outside­of­Buenos­Aires.

Fabian’s­mother­was­the­creative­force­in­Fabian’s­life­and­his­father­was

the­inspiration­for­his­work.­­Antonio­Perez’s­life­was­intense,­yet­somehow

in­slow­motion.­­Fabian­watched­his­father­struggle,­often­portraying­him­in

his­paintings.­­He­is­the­cool­guy­outside­the­nightclubs­and­bordellos.­­An-

tonio­owned­brothels­in­Campana­that­were­illegal.

He­was­constantly­being­chased­and­closed­down­by­the­police.­­Fabian­was

exposed­to­beautiful­women­at­his­father’s­nightclubs,­“Ladies­of­the­Night”.

Today­ we­ see­ these­ women­ portrayed­ in

many­ of­ his­ paintings,­ memories­ of­ his

youth­and­the­nightlife­he­observed.­­Much

of­his­work­is­dark.­­One­senses­a­

forbidden­sensuality­or,­perhaps,­it­is­merely

an­unfulfilled­longing.

Fabian­exquisitely­portrays­his­subjects.­­He­is­able­to­capture­a­quiet­pose,­how-

ever,­one­is­aware­that­the­eyes­and­mind­are­alive­with­excitement­and­passion.

Inspired­by­what­is­known­in­martial­arts­as­the­Muga­(empty­mind),­Fabian

finds­himself­in­this­state­of­mind­when­he­is­at­work­and­the­purity­of­his­cre-

ativity­flows.­­This­is­almost­a­meditative­state.­­At­the­age­of­16,­Fabian­was

faced­with­the­loss­of­his­mother­and­3­years­later­the­loss­of­his­father.­­The­sad-

ness­and­despair­he­experienced­left­him­confused­and­searching­for­answers.

Heartbroken­and­alone,­Fabian­found­great­strength­in­the­martial­arts.­­Attending

karate­classes­on­a­regular­basis,­he­immersed­his­life­in­the­discipline.­­

Struggling­to­take­care­of­himself,­he­taught­karate­and­lived­in­various­martial­arts­studios­and­friend’s­homes.

In­1984­Fabian­crossed­paths­with­the­greatest­inspiration­of­his­life,­Sensei­Oscar,­who­later­became­Fabian’s

teacher,­master,­close­friend­and­father­figure.­­In­1987,­not­long­after­his­father’s­death,­Fabian­moved­from­Ar-

gentina­to­San­Paolo,­Brazil­to­visit­family.­­He­then­spent­time­in­Rio­living­an­almost­nomadic­life.

He­found­refuge­on­the­warm­sensuous­beaches­of­this­very­romantic­paradise.­­After­being­alone,­he­realized

that­within­his­pain­would­emanate­his­strength.­­After­6­months­in­Brazil,­Fabian­decided­to­move­to­Italy,

where­his­master,­Oscar,­was­teach-

ing­ and­ living.­ ­He­would­use­ this

time­to­perfect­his­martial­arts­train-

ing.­­He­lived­in­Padova,­a­small­city

20­minutes­outside­of­Venice.

This­town­is­where­he­began­his­ca-

reer­as­an­artist.­­Having­small­exhi-

bitions­of­his­work,­he­found­that­the

European­ tourists­ were­ buying­ his

art.­ ­ Painting­ and­ teaching­martial

arts­with­ the­dream­of­becoming­a

karate­master,­he­was­unaware­at­the

time­that­his­extensive­training­in­the

martial­arts­would­play­such­a­signif-

icant­role­in­his­artwork­and­his­life’s

path.

Antonio­Perez

Edua­Herrera,­

Fabian­and­his­sister

­Fabian­with­Neil­Portnow,­President­of­the­Recording­Academy­­and

Gabriel­Abaroa,­President­of­the­Latin­Recording­Academy­at­the

press­conference­for­the­unveiling­of­the­original­painting­

commissioned­for­the­10th­Annual­Latin­Grammy­Awards­­­2010

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After­7­years­in­Italy,­Fabian­listened­to­his­inner­voice­and­realized­that­it­was­time­to­move­on.­­In­Okinawa,

Japan­he­would­continue­his­­painting­and­his­karate­training,­traveling­to­Tokyo­for­periods­of­time­to­paint

and­teach.­­His­time­spent­in­Japan­was­an­amazing­period­of­inner­growth,­inspired­by­the­Shodo,­a­Japanese

technique­of­painting.

He­utilized­this­influenced­to­cre-

ate­a­variation­of­the­technique,

using­ figurative­ and­ abstract

styles­in­his­paintings.­­Japan,­for

Fabian,­was­a­time­of­abundant

information­and­a­culture­rich­in

history.­Each­day­for­him­was­a

remarkable­learning­experience.

As­ inspiring­ as­ this­ was­ for

Fabian,­he­yearned­for­a­new­ad-

venture.­­Although­much­of­what

he­learned­from­his­eastern­stud-

ies­ influenced­his­art,­he­knew

his­ journey­was­ far­ from­over.

He­decided­ to­move­ to­Miami,

Florida.­Seeking­the­least­expen-

sive­ route­ to­ fly­ to­ the­United

States,­Fabian­would­stop­over­in

Los­Angeles­for­a­period­of­time.

He­worked­as­a­busboy,­did­music­videos,­modeled,­and­worked­odd­jobs­for­Universal­Studios.­­He­painted

throughout­the­night.­­He­would­consider­this­period­of­his­life­to­be­most­creative.­­Perhaps­it­was­by­chance,

or­perhaps­it­was­meant­to­be,­that­in­the­spring­of­2001,­while­having­lunch­at­Mauro’s­Café­in­Los­Angeles,

Robert­and­Tamara­Bane,­art­publishers­and­gallery­owners,­saw­an­exhibition­of­his­work.­They­fell­in­love

with­his­style­and­romantic­images.­­Robert­met­Fabian­for­lunch­two­days­later­and­they­formed­a­partnership

to­promote,­market­and­develop­Fabian’s­career­as­a­fine­artist.

The­collaboration­was­an­overwhelming­success,­every­painting­Fabian­created­was­sold­immediately­and­the

demand­ for­Fabian’s­work­ exploded.

Today,­ Fabian’s­ original­ acrylics,­ oil

paintings­and­his­hand­enhanced­lim-

ited­edition­giclee­on­canvas,­are­exclu-

sively­published­by­Fabian­and­Robert

Bane­ of­ Robert­ Bane­ Fine­Art.­ ­Al-

though­Fabian­enjoys­painting­in­oil,­he

now­paints­primarily­in­acrylic,­which

he­feels­translates­the­propensity­of­his

work­ in­ a­ rich­ and­ vivid­ manner.

Fabian­ wishes­ not­ to­ categorize­ his

style,­as­he­does­not­want­to­limit­him-

self­or­his­work.­His­art­is­passionate

and­reflects­the­strong­romantic­feel-

ings­Fabian­lives­each­day.­­He­never

did­move­to­Miami­and­now­resides­in

Beverly­ Hills,­ California,­ where­ he

paints,­plays­soccer,­trains­and­teaches

martial­arts­to­close­friends.­

He­travels­the­world­for­inspiration.

Fabian­with­the­President­of­Argentina­Cristina­Kirchner

Robert­and­Fabian­in­Exetar,­England

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"My Life as a Fairy-Tale"

Life­is­smiling­at­me­on­every­corner,

my­castle­has­everything­I­need.

The­sweet­voices­of­the­children

playing­in­the­garden,

jasmines,­roses­and­spices­

are­the­smell­that­I­breathe.

In­this­kingdom­there­are­not­battles

more­than­the­one­every­morning­we­settle,

to­fight­for­having­a­positive­day

to­have­peace­of­mind,­to­enjoy­the­stay.

All­my­seasons­with­love­are­completed,

as­a­scarf­for­my­autumn

as­a­sheepskin­for­my­winter

as­a­flower­for­my­spring

as­a­fresheness­for­my­summer.

Love,­the­treasure­that­really­matters.

All­the­hallways­full­of­pride,

the­beautiful­princess,­the­little­fighters.

All­the­walls­are­clear­and­bright,

in­my­heart­the­King­persists

as­the­first­day­he­arrived.

If­I­wanted­a­life,­this­is­all,­

If­I­had­any­dream,­it­is­done,

This­kingdom­is­all­that­I­want,

the­kingdom­with­all­that­I­need

to­be­happy­and­believe,

to­be­you,­to­be­them,­to­be­me.

Fabi,­gracias­por­hacer­de­mi­vida­un­paraiso­terrenal.­

­TE­ADORO.

Lucy­August­2013.

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Preface

This­ long-awaited­ book­ represents­ a­ landmark­ moment­ in­ Fabian’s­ distinguished­ career,­ reflecting­ his­

outstanding­status­both­as­an­artist­and­as­a­major­figure­on­the­world­stage.­Over­the­last­three­years­his­inter-

national­cachet­has­reached­a­new­level­both­in­terms­of­popular­success­and­critical­acclaim­with­several­pres-

tigious­appointments­including­official­artist­to­the­Latin­Grammy­Awards­and­to­the­Winter­Olympics­in

Vancouver,­2010.­

Fabian’s­achievements­are­due­in­part­to­his­creative­and­technical­genius,­and­in­part­to­a­unique­style­which

is­an­embodiment­of­his­journey­through­life­so­far.­For­his­admirers­and­those­lucky­enough­to­own­his­work,

the­unveiling­of­each­new­painting­is­an­intensely­personal­moment.­Each­one­is­intoxicating,­offering­not­only

a­sensual­and­breathtaking­experience­but­also­providing­a­glimpse­into­the­fascinating­psyche­of­the­man­

himself.­His­bold­and­symbolic­imagery­is­an­intense­manifestation­of­his­personal­insights­into­the­passions

and­hidden­depths­of­the­subjects­he­paints,­which­engenders­each­powerful­image­with­a­vibrant­intimacy­to

which­other­artists­aspire,­and­informed­collectors­feel­inexorably­drawn.

We­would­like­to­congratulate­Fabian­on­the­paintings­in­this­exquisite­book,­which­I­believe­demonstrate­that

he­is­the­foremost­figurative­artist­of­his­generation.

Helen­Swaby

Jonathan­Kearns­and­Helen­SwabyThe­managing­director­and­the­CEO­of­Clarendon­­­Fine­Art­and­

Whitewall­Galleries,­United­Kingdom

CEO­of­Clarendon­­­Fine­Art­and­

Whitewall­Galleries,­United­Kingdom

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I­paint­inspired­by­my­father,­a­well­known­character­of­the­nightlife;­a­clandestine­gambling­capitalist­and­owner

of­three­brothels­in­Argentina.­­I­develop­my­work­in­a­time­that,­from­my­point­of­view,­is­much­more­romantic

than­the­present­day.­­A­time­when­the­man­would­take­pride­in­shaving­or­simply­fixing­his­tie.­­When­the­women

would­follow­a­routine­of­slow,­sensual­movements­which­could­seduce­a­man­just­by­lighting­a­cigarette.­­When

I­was­a­child,­I­could­not­wait­to­grow­up­and­declare­my­love­to­the­television’s­divas.

Unlike­many­artist­today,­I­paint­many­subjects.­­All

of­my­travels­and­experiences­of­different­cultures­and

meeting­so­many­people­has­had­a­significant­influ-

ence­on­my­work.­­This­makes­my­collection­of­sub-

jects­ more­ eclectic­ -­ from­ bars­ to­ wineries,­ from

women­to­gypsies.­­I­really­like­to­paint­them­all­for

different­reasons.­­For­example,­I­like­to­paint­prosti-

tutes,­geishas,­cortesanas­and­escorts­from­different

parts­of­the­world­because­they­move­like­cats:­sen-

sual,­smooth­and­getting­a­lot­with­little­effort.­­They

are­like­queens­born­in­the­wrong­place.­­What­I­like

to­paint­about­men­is­that­it­is­not­only­the­texture­of

their­suits,­but­also­their­body­language­that­shows

they­have­seen­and­experienced­so­much.

For­me,­the­Flamenco­Dancer­is­a­symbol­of­a­woman

proud­to­be­a­woman­with­all­the­advantages.­Sensual,­but­strong.­Courageous.­They­give­me­the­sensation­that

they­can­take­care­of­any­situation­in­life­with­a­great­sense­of­family.

I­like­to­paint­gypsies­because­I­grew­up­in­a­neighborhood­where­thirty­percent­were­gypsies.­­What­makes

them­so­special­to­me­is­the­fact­that­they­showed­me­you­do­not­need­to­have­material­possession­to­be­happy.

That­those­who­possess­more­are­not­richer,­but­rather,­those­whose­needs­are­less­are­perhaps­the­richer.­­

More­important­is­not­how­much­you­have,­but­with­whom­you­share­it.­­

When­I­paint­the­old­balconies­of­San­Telmo,­I­can­imagine­the­escorts­from­the­brothels­during­the­day,­emerging

to­the­warm­sunlight­of­the­summer­morning­to­take­a­breath­of­fresh­air­and­taking­time­for­themselves­with­the

attitude­of­a­feline­waking­up­from­a­nap.­

The­most­difficult­subject­to­work­with­are­the­commissions.­­

I­do­them­because­I­think­they­are­a­good­challenge­for­me,­but­I

always­prefer­to­paint­what­I­feel­inside.­­It­is­difficult­to­capture

the­essence­of­a­person­you­are­trying­to­paint­if­you­do­not­know

them.

I­paint­musicians­because­it­is­my­dream­to­be­a­really­good­guitar

player.­­My­dearest­friends­are­musicians.­­Their­band­is­called

CALE’.­­They­perform­during­my­solo­exhibitions­in­California.

All­we­need­is­a­few­guitars­in­my­place­or­my­friend’s­home­and

“­la­juerga”­(the­party)­begins.

Even­though­I­really­appreciate­Tango,­I­never­try­to­dance­it.­­

­I­paint­tango­dancers­as­a­tool­to­show­people­in­real­life­situations:

how­someone­can­live­a­life­so­intense,­loving­another­person­even

if­the­reward­is­almost­impossible.­Where­they­are­trying­to­conquer­the­heart­of­the­nightlife­women.

I­never­decided­to­become­an­artist,­it­was­just­a­consequence.­Talent­is­something­that­you­have­and­maybe­later

you­develop­if­you­recognized­it.­I­paint­because­I­enjoy­it.­­My­friends­knew­this­throughout­my­life­and­people

began­to­purchase­my­paintings.­­All­my­life­is­the­consequence­of­my­career­today.­

Robert­and­Fabian­at­the­artist­studio

Presentation­of­Most­Valuable­Player­Trophy­

designed­by­Fabian­for­the­Copa­America

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My Work

My­karate­master,­Oscar­Higa,­encouraged­me­to­paint­more

and­more.­­He­took­classes­in­different­art­schools­when­he

was­ in­his­ twenties­ and­he­ is­ a­person­ full­of­ sensitivity.

Soon,­I­became­fascinated­with­the­Japanese­technique­called

Shodo­for­the­energy­and­determination­of­the­strokes.­­It­is

then­that­I­took­some­drawing­classes­and­started­to­copy

techniques­ from­books­of­ the­great­masters.­ ­ I­ like­Rem-

brant’s­pallet­because­of­his­warm,­earth­colors.­­Sargent­be-

cause­there­is­always­tension­and­mystery­in­his­paintings.­­I

admire­ the­ solid­ compositions­ of­ Picasso­ and­ Cezanne’s

brushstrokes.­

I­like­the­strong­drawing­of­Toulouse-Lautrec­and,­of­course,

the­ contrast­ and­ mood­ that­ define­ Caravaggio­ with­ the

“chiaroscuro”.

I­enjoy­ the­bohemian­nightlife­everywhere­ I­go.­ ­When­I

come­back­to­my­studio,­I­recreate­my­memories­and­I­paint

from­them.­­I­never­like­to­go­around­with­my­easel,­I­like­to

live­experiences­and­then­paint­them­in­my­studio.­­If­you

paint­a­glass­of­whiskey,­you­should­have­been­drinking­it.­­

If­you­paint­someone­dancing­tango­be­sure­that­your­heart­has­been­broken­before.

I­believe­all­the­ways­of­art­are­compatible.­­Art­is­a­big­mountain­and­all­the­forms­of­art­have­different­ways

to­get­to­the­top.­­No­matter­what­you­do,­it­is­always­a­long­way­and­there­are­no­short­cuts­which­allow­you

to­arrive­faster.­­The­goal­is­the­same­for­any­kind­of­art.­­Not­to­do­things­only­with­your­mind,­but­also­with

your­soul.­­Not­to­think­about­the­result,­but­leave­the­results­as­the­consequence­of­your­experience,­and­effort,

on­the­long­journey.­­My­karate­teacher,­Oscar,­always­said­­“you­do­not­throw­your­punch,­you­should­become

a­punch”­and­I­translated­that­in­my­paintings­to­mean:­­“I­should­not­paint.­­I­should­become­the­paint­itself”.

Picasso­tried­to­transfer­the­same­message­with­his­words:­­“When­someone­is­painting­they­should­return­to

being­a­child”.­Degas,­in­another­way,­said:­­“I­paint­better­when­I­do­not­know­what­I­am­doing”.

The­message­is:­­trying­to­break­the­dualism­between­the­executer­and­the­action.­­This­is­the­way­to­allow­the

most­pure­feelings­to­become­shaped­in­the­canvas­without­thinking­about­the­final­result.­­Leaving­the­conse-

quence­of­your­experience­through­each­brushstroke.­­My­life’s­philosophy­is­to­live­every­day­as­if­it­were­the

last­one.­­The­book­of­the­Bushido­(the­SAMURAI­code)­says­that­a­warrior­must­be­always­ready­to­die­at­any

time.

When­I­wake­up­everyday,­I­open­my­eyes­and­I

see­my­wife­Luciana­sleeping.­­I­observe­her­as

if­it­was­the­last­time­I­was­going­to­see­her­and

from­that­moment­and­for­the­rest­of­the­day­all

my­ preoccupations­ are­ diminished­ and­ I­ can

enjoy­the­moments­of­my­life­even­more.

Fabian­Perez

Lucy­and­Cookie

Lucy,­Fabian,­Tiago,­Santino­and­Camila

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Palabras de Oscar

To­speak­about­Fabian­Perez­is,­for­me,­to­speak­of­the­disciple,­the­loyal­and­unconditional­friend,­besides­the­

successful­creative­artist­today.­I­take­the­license­to­say­that­I­am­one­of­the­people­who­knows­him­deeply­and

for­that­reason­I­know­that­nobody­more­than­him­deserves­this­shining­present.­­He­has­had­difficult­stages­in

his­life­that­he­knew­how­to­bear­with­dignity­and­serenity.

His­great­passion­for­Karate­has­done­that­–­in­stages­of­his­life­-­he­resigned­to­many­things­offering­himself

totally­to­this­discipline,­not­only­training­with­me­in­intensive­form,­but­like­an­efficient­collaborator­in­the­dif-

fusion­of­the­technique­and­the­philosophy­of­the­art­of­the­Karate-do.­We­have­shared­an­infinity­of­classes,

courses,­seminaries­and­exhibitions,­with­unforgettable­situations­and­experiences.­I­am­sure­that­all­the­arts

have­common­principles.

For­this­reason,­I­firmly­believe­that­Fabian’s­paintings­-­beyond­his­innate­talent­-­were­influenced­by­his­martial

arts­practice,­giving­him­his­own­profile­to­his­paintings­with­characteristics­of­firmness­and­determination­in

his­brushstrokes­and,­at­the­same­time,­with­a­smoothness­and­fluidity­of­ying­and­yang.­On­the­other­hand,

there­is­a­total­identification­between­him­and­what­he­does.­It­is­as­if­he­became­transformed­into­what­he

paints.­This­means­the­rupture­of­the­dualistic­concepts,which­is­a­total­unit­between­him­and­his­work.

In­Karate­exists­an­internal­Karate­and­an­external­Karate.­The­external­Karate­is­what­we­can­see­and­depends

on­the­internal­Karate.­The­internal­Karate­is­the­creativity,­the­sensitivity­and­the­inner­essence­of­a­person

with­whom­their­body­manages­to­express­their­feelings­through­the­art­of­the­movement,­transforming­it­into

external­Karate.

I­think­that­in­external­painting,­Fabian,­as­in­his­practice­of­Karate,­knows­how­to­express­in­his­works­the

same­sensation­reflected­in­his­artwork,­expressing­all­his­sensitivity­and­inner­wealth.­I­am­convinced­that­these

things­are­obtained­more­as­a­consequence­than­an­objective.­The­work­of­Fabian­Perez,­without­a­doubt,­is­the

result­of­his­inner­experience­and­his­own­unique­talent.

Oscar­Hig­a

Sensei­Oscar­Higa­with­Fabian

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Robert­Bane

Acknowledgments

To­all­our­friends,­collectors,­colleagues­and­family­around­the­world,­I­want­to­take­this­moment­to­thank­you

all­for­your­unyielding­support­and­enthusiasm.­

To­my­treasured­friend­and­business­partner­Fabian­Perez­for­his­extraordinary­Vision.­Our­traveling­around­the

world­to­attend­over­200­One­Man­Exhibitions,­and­meeting­thousands­of­wonderful­people­in­all­walks­of­life

from­Hawaii­to­Beijing,­from­Australia­to­the­United­Kingdom­the­journey­has­been­forever­etched­in­my­heart.

For­his­incredible­sensitivity,­love­of­humanity­and­an­unending­determination.­Endless­hours­of­work­in­the

studio­and­tens­of­thousands­of­miles­we­have­traveled­together­to­meet­collectors­and­patrons.

To­all­those­who­have­worked­relentlessly­in­pursuit­of­the­sales­and­distribution­of­the­extraordinary­art­of

Fabian­Perez.­We­are­forever­grateful.

To­our­very­special­friend,­Helen­Swaby,­whose­exceptional­vision,­relentless­determination­and­inspiration­has

played­a­pivotal­role­in­the­Fabian­Perez­brand­around­the­world.­­We­will­be­forever­grateful­for­the­over­125

one­man­exhibitions­which­she­brilliantly­organized­throughout­the­United­Kingdom­over­the­past­9­years.­­

We­extend­our­heartfelt­appreciation­and­continued­commitment.

To­my­extraordinary­staff:­Anne,­Maricel,­Jose,­Mark,­Marcos­and­­Brian­for­their­unending­support,­friendship

and­dedication.­We­are­so­grateful­to­have­such­a­wonderful­team.

To­my­good­friend­Lorenzo,­we­are­so­grateful­for­his­friendship­and­amazing­creativity­and­his­enourmous

contribution­in­developing­the­Fabian­Perez­brand.

To­Luciana,­Camila,­Tiago,­and­Santino­for­their­precious­love­and­inspiration­they­bring­to­Fabian.­What­a

beautiful­family.

To­Susana,­Roberto,­Letizia,­Tito,­Lorena,­and­Manuel­­for­their­amazing­love­and­support.

I­want­to­thank­my­beautiful­wife,­Tamara­and­my­best­friends,­my­two­sons,­Arthur­and­Alex,­for­their­patience,

their­love­and­kindness­and­their­inspiration.­My­heartfelt­appreciation­for­embracing­our­commitment­to­

building­the­Fabian­Perez­brand­worldwide.

To­my­dear­mother,­Sylvia,­who­has­spent­her­entire­life­inspiring­me­to­never­give­up­no­matter­how­tough­it

gets­and­for­all­her­creative­inspiration­she­instilled­in­me­and­especially­for­her­incredible­love­and­guidance

throughout­my­life.­I­will­always­be­eternally­grateful.

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