PERU143 is an internationally recognized Peruvian-Canadian muralist and graphic artist whose practice is informed by digital and traditional art forms and his 28 years of painting graffiti. Peru’s work aims to heal, inspire and uplift people’s spirits by transforming neglected and often oppressive spaces into safe, playful, and imaginative worlds.
A proponent of the ‘Graffuturism’ movement, much of Peru’s artistic energy today is dedicated to bridging and advancing the traditions of graffiti and mural art. His style is marked by a puzzle-like use of simple geometric shapes, clean lines customized to fit any space, and use of primary colours evocative of the simplicity of childhood. He developed a "vocabulary of joy" based on peoples positive response so aspects of his work over the years as well as using happy memories from his life. Reworking simple and bright graphic elements into complex patterns and meditative murals, Peru’s art evokes a feeling of uplifting wonder.
Ultimately, his purpose is to encourage social change in the form of consciousness-shifting works of art – to create works that communicate the need to rise above our differences by understanding the interconnectedness of all living things.
He continues exploring these themes based out of Montreal, Canada where he lives with his beautiful wife and twin children.
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