Celis Pérez

Place: San Telmo

Born: 1939

Death: 2008

Biography:

Early Life and Career

, an Argentine artist, was born in San Telmo, Argentina in 1939. He is widely recognized for his abstract art, which has been exhibited globally. Pérez's artistic journey began with correspondence classes, and he later enrolled at the Belgrano School of Fine Arts in 1954.

Artistic Style and Influences

Pérez's work was influenced by Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, whom he discovered during a 1957 retrospective at the National Fine Arts Museum. This exposure led to his exploration of geometric art, resulting in his first mural, Fuerza América, in 1962.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* Celis Pérez: Guerra Santa (Oil On Canvas) - A notable piece showcasing his abstract style. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/D5GAB7-Celis-Perez-Guerra-Santa](https://Wikioo.org/@@/D5GAB7-Celis-Perez-Guerra-Santa) * Celis Pérez: Bird in the space Gold (Mixed Media) - A unique piece that highlights his experimentation with mediums. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/D5GAMH-Celis-Perez-Bird-in-the-space-Gold](https://Wikioo.org/@@/D5GAMH-Celis-Perez-Bird-in-the-space-Gold) * Featured in over 120 solo shows, including the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Argentina) and the Musée d'Orsay (Paris, France).

Awards and Recognition

* Recipient of the Alba Award at the 61st Salón Nacional de Artes Plásticas Argentino * Proclaimed a Distinguished Citizen of the City of Buenos Aires in 2001

Later Years and Legacy

Pérez developed leukemia and passed away in 2008, at age 69. His legacy lives on through his numerous works, including murals for the Club Atlético Boca Juniors football team's La Bombonera Stadium.

• View more of Celis Pérez's work on Wikioo.org: [https://Wikioo.org/@/Celis-Perez](https://Wikioo.org/@/Celis-Perez)
• Learn more about the artist's life and work: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9rez_Celis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9rez_Celis)

and other renowned museums on Wikioo.org: [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AQEM-Discover-the-Masterpieces-of-Musee-d-Orsay-(Paris-France)](https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AQEM-Discover-the-Masterpieces-of-Musee-d-Orsay-(Paris-France))