Gino Perez is a Los Angeles native with Mexican and Native American roots. From the time he was born he was surrounded by art. His mother is an artist and a seamstress. His father, an artist as well, spent much of Gino's early life in jail and battling addiction.
Growing up in Highland Park with four sisters and a brother, Gino countered his humble beginnings by immersing himself in his love for skateboarding. By age 17 he was traveling the world as a professional with such notables as Mark Gonzales.
It was on his travels that Gino came into contact with the works of Picasso, Miro and Basquiat, whose pieces inspired him along with those of his own parents as he started drawing and painting.
He soon extended his art into clothing and skateboard design, most recently creating wearable art for the Trapo boutique, designer Tatiana Peter, Dim Mak records, and numerous bands. His also held in many high-end boutiques in Los Angeles and New York.
Gino's works are both timely and timeless - social commentaries that are as much a public call to arms as they are contemplative and private. His half full approach to the cynical is most evident in his writings, which area at once quick-witted and ponderous.
His genuine expression and everyday creative approach to life have earned him a following among local art and fashion enthusiasts. This fine collection of work is pure and true to his theory of life: live for today, art for Pete's sake. The grey area is where we belong