Yeison Pérez, a 31-year-old Venezuelan who immigrated to Chicago in 2023, has found in painting a way to narrate his migratory journey and highlight the challenges faced by those seeking a new beginning in the United States.
Yeison Pereza young man immigrant Venezuelan 31 years old, has found in the paint a form of express the difficult journey faced by immigrants in search of a better future in USA.
His recent series of paintings, detailing his own immigration journey, have captured the public’s attention and have been displayed at the Community Church Starting Point in Chicagowhere it received an overwhelmingly positive response.
The works of Yeison Perez, made over a period of two months, show key moments of their journey, from the Darién jungle to the farewell of a mother with her son and the dangerous journey on the train known as “The Beast” in Mexico. Through his art, Pérez seeks to make visible the struggle and determination of the immigrants who seek a better life in USAcountering the negative narratives that often surround the topic of immigration.
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Empower yourself through art
Despite the difficulties he faced when reaching Chicago in 2023, Yeison Perez He has found in art a way to empower himself and connect with others. Initially sleeping at the police station, his meeting with Starting Point Community Church gave him a new beginning and the opportunity to share his art with the community.
The impact of paintings Yeison Perez goes beyond the exhibition in Chicago, since he has received multiple offers to show his work in other locations. For him, art is a tool to transmit his experience as immigrant and to inspire others to persevere on their own journeys.
