Mario Peraza, born in Costa Rica, is a producer, photographer, musician, video artist, conference speaker, and arts competition judge. His personal projects are deeply inspired by spirituality and are distinguished by the creation of portraits in surrealistic environments, either through the construction of physical sets or through digital post-production. His love for pure art is reflected in his work, where painting influences his textures and color palettes, resulting in a unique photographic finish.
Mario Peraza is a restless and passionate artist who is also a technology enthusiast. He firmly believes in the fusion of art and technology as a creative experience in new forms of expression. He has ventured into video art, mapping (projection of images on surfaces), artificial intelligence, and electronic music. Through these explorations, he seeks to expand the boundaries of art and discover new forms of visual and sensory communication.
His avant-garde and experimental approach has led him to collaborate with various artists and creatives from different disciplines, as well as participate in exhibitions and artistic events both nationally and internationally. Mario Peraza is constantly seeking new ways to merge art and technology to create captivating and transformative visual and auditory experiences.
With each project, Mario Peraza aims to transcend the traditional limits of art and challenge the viewer to explore new perspectives and emotions. His passion for creativity and his innovative spirit make him a visionary artist in constant evolution.
Commercial Projects:
Peraza has a wide range of clients from diverse sectors, including the film industry, fashion, music, art, and charitable organizations. His talent and experience have led him to work on prominent projects, creating movie posters and photographing renowned artists at both the national and international levels, such as Piero, Luis Enrique, Nito Mestre, Tito Oses, Vanesa Gonzalez, María José Castillo, Jose Capmani, Los Ajenos, Escats, Gaviota, Entre lineas, and Fred Hall, among others.
In particular, his commitment to charitable organizations is influenced by his country of origin, and he has positioned himself as an advocate for the environment and social initiatives that utilize culture, dialogue, and regenerative design to drive positive change in society.
The central theme of his personal work is based on his own experiences, exploring aspects such as struggle, loss, internal anguish, but also celebration, redemption, and resolution. Peraza draws inspiration from renowned artists such as Richard Avedon, Man Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Matthew Barney, Bill Viola, Moebius, Jacek Yerka, Marcel Duchamp, and David Lynch.
In addition to his creative work, Peraza actively participates in conferences and workshops both nationally and internationally. Through these activities, he shares his knowledge and experiences, contributing to the enrichment of the artistic community.
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Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on painting. Photographer. He has attended in-person workshops and conferences with Chris Knight, Platon, Sue Bryce, Eugenio Recuenco, Joyce Tenneson, Zack Arias, Richard Israel, Felix Kunze, Richard Wood, Lola Melani, Pratik Naik, Lara Jade, Kara Marie, and Matthew Jordan Smith.
Reflexions
“Photography is the medium through which I can express my viewpoints on a wide range of topics, from cultural evolution to political conflicts. My artwork allows me to develop and express more personal themes, which I gather as if they were from the ether and combine them in a poetic and surrealistic manner. My involvement in modern art through photography is a result of my experience in mixed media, such as oil painting, pastels, and airbrush techniques, influenced by the French art movement known as ‘Fantastic Art’ of the 1980s. My desire is to create an imaginary world that reproduces life, death, hope, and beauty. Each image I create contains a fusion of these elements.
I frequently collaborate with fashion designers who create editorials that allow me to transform my experiences into works of art. Even in the corporate realm, I have the freedom to design campaigns due to the decades of success I have achieved as a graphic artist. Whatever project I am involved in, my passion lies in creating a unique and lasting experience, providing my partners and clients with an expression that transcends the ever-changing trends of the global market.”
EXHIBITIONS
Casa del Artista 1987. Costa Rica
Universidad Panamericana 1988, Costa Rica.
Museo de los Niños ,1988 Costa Rica.
Casa Italia 1998, Costa Rica.
Biblioteca Nacional,1998, Costa Rica.
Universidad Estatal a Distancia 1998, Costa Rica.
Universidad Americana 1999, Costa Rica.
Casa de la Ciudad Cartago 1999, Costa Rica.
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Sede San José 2004.
Galería Flor Alvarado 2004, Costa Rica.
Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones 2005, Costa Rica.
Galería Refugio de los Artistas 2007, Costa Rica.
Grupo Cierre de proyectos del Taller de Ximena Cuevas, Videoarte. Teorética, Costa Rica 2009
Galería el Túnel, Guatemala 2010
1er Salón de la Imagen, Costa Rica, 2010
1er Salón de la Imagen, Costa Rica, 2010(Fotografía)
2do Salón de la Imagen, Costa Rica, 2011(Fotografía) Galería Nacional
Museo Calderón Guardia Exposición Colectiva de Jura Expo Foto Costa Rica 2019
Casa de la Ciudad Cartago Guardia Exposición Colectiva de Jurado Expo Foto Costa Rica 2019.
Hotel Casa Mateo, Exposición Colectiva con el fotógrafo Roberto Valdez, Noviembre 2022, Querétaro, México
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS
Galería Ocaso 1997 Costa Rica.
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad 1998, Costa Rica.
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 1998.
Centro de Artes Promenade 1998, Costa Rica.
Galería Ocaso, 1999, Costa Rica.
Feria de la Publicidad Fercori 1999, Costa Rica.
Teatro Nacional 1999 Costa Rica. Windsor, England 2001.
Windsor Art Centre. England 2001.
Café Loft, Costa Rica 2001, Costa Rica.
Universidad de las Ciencias y el Arte 2003, Costa Rica.
“El Cubo” instalación de Video y Música.Festival de Arte La Aduana 2003, Costa Rica.
“Visual de la Obra Inventario”: Teatro de la Aduana y Teatro Nacional. “Yerma” Teatro Nacional, Costa Rica.
“Fotosíntesis” Galería Flor Alvarado 2005, Costa Rica.
Visual de la Obra Inventario”: Teatro de la Aduana y Teatro Nacional. (Video)
“Yerma” Teatro Nacional, Costa Rica. (Video)
Galería Flor Alvarado. 2007, Costa Rica.
“Regénesis” Galería Nacional 2011, Museo de Los Niños. Costa Rica.
“H2O” Galería Nacional. Museo De los Niños 2013. Costa Rica.
Retrospectiva Fotográfica, Restaurante Wok, San José Costa Rica, 2018
“Retratos de Elementales ” Fotografía e Inteligencia Artificial, Galería Nacional, Museo de la Niños, Costa Rica. 2023