José Pereyra Lucena
Bio
José Pereyra Lucena was born on May 19, 1984 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Self-taught photographer who has gone through the Fine Art Photography specialization workshops with Diego Ortiz Mugica. "Revelation photographer" at the BA Photo 2010 fair. Since then his photos have been transferred to numerous artistic works and editorial publications.
The essence of his work took the form of a book with “Al Este” (Ed. Catapulta) in 2018. He's worked for the book “TEGUI”, by Germán Martitegui and actually is in full production of TIERRAS together with the same chef. He gave life and visibility to the Pueblo Abierto project, an itinerant gastronomy festival that rescues the value of the tradition of towns in Argentina. His work was exhibited at the Palatina gallery in 2010 and 2011 and together with Marcela Costa Peuser in 2022. Currently, in 2023, he was selected by the American brand Banana Republic to sell an exclusive selection of his work throughout its network of stores and online. His work has taken him to travel the world and capture characters such as Jane Birkin, Charlotte Gainsbourg, film director James Ivory, former first lady Juliana Awada and the kings of Spain
Statement
Hunter of unique moments, his inspiration lies especially in stripped landscapes, night skies and social dynamics, achieving climactic and emotional stories.
2.5 x 4m / 98.4 x 157 in