Izuky Pérez

“I would like people who see my city to admire the beauty of old things and in many cases destroyed by time.”

Izuky Pérez

Izuky Pérez is a Cuban photographer based in Havana. His interest in photography emerged in his native region of Holguin, in the east of the island of Cuba. He was an IT professor at a polytechnical school when he discovered the power of photo retouching software. A whole new means of expression opened up before him that he couldn’t resist. He then started to do his own experiments with digital photography, and will never stop. To date, he has tried his hand at various styles and continues to learn every day the trade that has now become his daily life. When he moved to the capital, his talent was quickly recognised, no matter what type of exercise he devoted himself to: portraiture; urban, fashion, and architectural photography; or nudes. ... See more See less

Anedocte

Cuba awakens in us an imagination populated by music, cigar smells, dance and
of revolution. It is all this heritage that Izuky Pérez wants to transmit in his images.
He thus freezes the wealth of his island in the hope of slowing down the attacks of time. So that
Long live Cuba - hasta siempre.

Interview

Why photography ?

It is my preferred art form of expression.

Your inspiration ?

It comes from the digital edition and then the need to create my own images.

What is unique in your photographs ?

I like beautiful things and I try to turn a decadent city into something beautiful.

The context of creation of your new series.

I have liked street photography for years and after 2020 I have focused more closely on it

The picture you would have loved to shoot ?

I don't wait to find the photo, I go looking for the photo I want to take. But from now on I want to focus more on urban portraits, I think people's faces say a lot.

The latest prizes / awards / prides you got ?

I'm not one to participate much in contests, but in recent years I have received several nude awards at PhotoSoot Awards.

Your next projects ?

I would like to focus my efforts on a book about Havana.

Your motto ?

Never give up

Any crush on a YK picture ?

Anyone who likes art can fall in love with YK ....

When did you start practicing photography? What is your professional background?

I have been a professional photographer for 16 years. Before, I used to teach computer science classes.

When and for what purpose did you realize these photographs or this series of photographs?

I do many types of photography. But since 2020 I am focusing on making a book about photos of Havana