FABIAN PEREZ
Why is figurative painting so timeless?
Representation is not new. It has been a part of every age and has transformed from classical portrait painting to modern representations. In each case, the magic remains the same: the ability to tell a story with form, light, and expression.
Whether the posture, or just the gaze, or just the weight shift, each brushstroke tells a story that is personal to the viewer.
In a world of instantaneous moments captured in photography and limitless possibility of digital art, a hand painted portrait can provide something that is not easily replicated. It is time-consuming, skill-intensive, and it includes the soul of the artist. A hand-painted portrait has the artist's energy infused into it.
The Neo-Emotionalism of Fabian Perez
As one of the most important voices in the world of figurative art today, Fabian Perez is a contemporary artist with a style of his own called Neo-Emotionalism.
Neo-Emotionalism cannot just be pigeonholed as a technique, it is an experience created by a masterful artist. He is able to engage us in such a way that we feel first and then think.
His subjects often breathe in a mysterious ambiance, painted with dramatic linear contrast of light and shadow. His monochrome pieces feel so full of life that you can easily forget you are looking at black and white.
A Fusion of Style and Soul
Fabian’s figurative paintings are heavily inspired by moments of stillness and intimacy, the kinds rarely captured in fast-paced modern life. There’s a stillness to his figures, whether seated in a dimly lit room or lost in thought.
He often paints dancers, musicians, and everyday individuals with an inner world that shines through. The brushwork is soft yet deliberate. The scenes are familiar yet mysterious. It’s this blend that gives his work both visual elegance and emotional depth.