Ben Perini

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The focus of my art has been a series of large scale portraits, full of unexpected details and expressive choices of what to include and what to leave out. My process is one born specifically of the medium, of drawing, of layering black charcoal — charcoal powder, sticks, and pencils of various types, applied with different tools (rags, brushes, and my fingers) to achieve textures and movement. It’s a long process, almost meditative - over many weeks and many strokes. The entire time, I remain open and observant, finding new inspirations every day. And so unplanned elements, ideas, become part of the work as the art evolves. The art I create celebrates — the diversity of humanity, the strength of women. And my art also warns — of our collective thoughtlessness for the natural world.

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E-mail: artbenperini@gmail.com
Website:benperini.com

Instagram:  @benperini