'Encounters' by Denisse Ariana Pérez at MENDO
18 Aug - 19 Sept 2021
Denisse Ariana Pérez
In her most recent work Denisse has wilfully taken on a personal mission to use photography and storytelling to highlight the beauty of marginalized groups that she feels inspired by and connected to such as Afro-communities and LGBTQI+ groups. Her work finds itself between the intersection of fantasy and reality, of art and social commentary.
‘Encounters’ – is an overview of Denisse’s recognizable stylized documentary
photography with a selection from various recent projects, including her acclaimed debut book ‘Agua‘. The show was also a preview of works that were shown in the Fotografiska museum in Stockholm, and are currently on view at Fotografiska NYC.
“The exhibit displays the artists’ need of proximity, the beauty of details, subtlety and a touch mystery. Moreover, Pérez’s talent for the enigmatic art of symbolism is all over this series. That, and her knack for cultural representation, are grounded in profound storytelling.” - Vogue Italia