On View: Homage to the Square-Erick Pérez

Homage to the Square

December 10, 2024 - February 4, 2025

Homage to the Square reimagines the picture plane as more than a passive substrate—it becomes an active participant in the creative process. Historically, the surface of the canvas served merely as a ground upon which paint was applied. In this exhibition, the flatness of the surface assumes a pivotal role, shaping the work’s very essence and production.

Through a unique monoprinting process, the artist presses acrylic paint onto the canvas, allowing the plane’s inherent characteristics to dictate interactions between pigment, texture, and composition. This method transforms the surface into a collaborator, allowing it to transcend its passive role and assert its presence. Homage to the Square honors the foundational yet evolving role of the picture plane, exploring its reimagined vitality and relevance in today’s artistic discourse.

Erick Pérez graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2014 with a BFA in Painting. Based in North County, California, Erick has exhibited work in venues such as Bread & Salt Gallery, Techne Art Center, Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, Hill Street Country Club, and Synergy Art Foundation. He has earned recognition for his artistic accomplishments, including a 2024 Honorable Mention at Artventure, held at the Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa, CA, First Place in the 2024 Absolutely Abstracts exhibition at Escondido Municipal Gallery, and Second Place in the 2021 Escondido Art Association Gallery competition. 

Before focusing on painting, Erick worked as an illustrator and graphic designer, collaborating with brands like Bulldog Drummond, American Eagle Outfitters, and Hub Network. Drawing from diverse influences, Erick continues to develop a compelling artistic voice, contributing to the dynamic Southern California art scene.

Exhibition Opportunities

Interested in exhibiting your art? Apply today! Go to mysdpl.org/visualarts

Applications will be considered on a first-come basis. Organizations and individuals based in San Diego or serving primarily San Diego residents, which have not used exhibit space within the past year, will be given priority.