CV

Biography

Born in Spain and raised in Venezuela, Beatriz Perez is a fine art and documentary photographer who retrained in Europe after a career in consultancy. She holds a BTEC in Art & Design and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. Her practice bridges fine art and documentary traditions, shaped by hands-on experience at LA Noble Gallery and Camden Arts Centre, and by assisting Magnum photographer Chris Steele-Perkins on The New Londoners project (2014–2019).

Her work has been exhibited in London and internationally, and featured in DOCU Magazine, Women United Art Magazine Issue XII, ArtisTank, LensCulture, Source, and I Love Talent. She was shortlisted for the Renaissance Photography Prize (Disorder category) in 2012 and longlisted for the Women United Art Prize (Photography category) in 2025. Her prints are held in private collections in New York, Spain, and Venezuela.

In 2019, she co-founded ART from HEART CIC, an award-winning arts organisation that advocates for women’s rights and environmental justice through large-scale multimedia exhibitions and public engagement. As co-creator and Director of the ECOFeminism Festival, Perez continues to use photography as a tool for storytelling, cultural reclamation, and visual activism.

Statement

My practice bridges fine art and creative documentary photography, grounded in research and visual storytelling. Motherhood was the catalyst that first drew me to photography, heightening my awareness of how memory, cultural identity, and family histories shape our lives. Inspired by the strength and resilience of women within my family and across cultures, I explore the layered experiences of womanhood through the places women inhabit, the objects they cherish, and the traces they leave behind.

Working with both staged and on-location images, I draw attention to gestures, domestic spaces, and cultural rituals that carry personal and collective significance. These visual fragments serve as markers of memory, connecting intimate histories with broader social and cultural contexts.

Through this work, I examine how memory and lived experience shape female identity and belonging. My photographs seek to reveal the complexity of womanhood while inviting reflection on the cultural narratives that shape how women are seen, remembered, and represented.

Upcoming Exhibitions

2026 International Photo Exhibition, Mujeres, Galerie Joseph Le Palais, ImageNation Paris & Fotógrafas LATAM, Paris Photo Off

Selected Exhibitions

2025 International Photo Exhibition, Mujeres, Galerie Joseph Le Palais, ImageNation Paris & Fotógrafas LATAM, Paris Photo Off

2025 International Photography Exhibition: SHAPE, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow

2024  Branches Exhibition, ECOFeminism Festival, 2nd edition, The Art Pavilion, London

2022 TERRA Exhibition, Espacio Gallery, London

2022  The Divine Feminine Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London

2021 Utopia Exhibition, ECOFeminism Festival, The Art Pavilion, London

2021 Voices of Earth Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London

2019   We Grow into the Forest Exhibition The Art Pavilion, London

2018   In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land Deutsches Marchen-und Wesersagenmuseum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany

2018   Leytonstone Art Trail St. John’s Church, Waltham Forest, London

2018   In a Country Far, Far Away Exhibition The Art Pavilion, London

2017   Colour Assembly Pop-Up Exhibition, Camden Borough, 18 Malden Road, London

2016   Testbed: Market to Market Artist Studio, Camden Arts Centre, London

2013   MAPS Exhibition (MA Photographic Studies Degree Show), Ambika P3, London

2012   Renaissance Photography Prize, Mall Galleries, London

Awards & Recognitions

2026 Simone Awards Laureate, 2025. Château de Pommard, France. A distinction inspired by the legacy of Simone Veil

2025 Longlisted Artist, Women United Art Prize 2025 - Photography Category

2023 Arts Organisation of the Year 2023/24, Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards, London & South East England Region, ART from HEART CIC - For dedication to Artivism and excellence in the arts.

2018 London Creative Network (LCN), Funded Artist Support Programme,Photofusion - Selected for LCN’s professional development programme, including mentoring, training, and funded development opportunities.

2012 Selected Mentee, Career Development Centre Mentoring Scheme, University of Westminster, One-to-one coaching with Rasheed Ogunlaru during MA Photography studies.

2012 Shortlisted Artist,Renaissance Photography Prize (Disorientation Category), Mall Galleries, London

Publications & Press

2026 DOCU Magazine, Special Edition, curated by Tuomas Koskialho

2025 “Women In The Arts”, Women United Art Magazine, ISSUE XII, Autumn 2025

2025 Artists Profiles, PhotoVOGUE and PhMuseum

2023 Contributing Writer, “ART from HEART: Artivism in Action”, A.R.T. Online Magazine

2022 TERRA Exhibition Catalogue, Espacio Gallery, London

2021 Contributing Writer, “New Trends for a Successful Online Portfolio in 2021”, Now Tell Me Zine, Issue 1, edited by Holly Houlton

2021 Utopia Exhibition Catalogue, ECOFeminism Festival, The Art Pavilion, London

2019    We Grow into the Forest Exhibition Catalogue; Arts & Entertainment Tower Hamlets; OUREASTEND Issue Twelve

2018   “Volkslied erzählt von Sklaverei” (Folk song tells of Slavery) / “Wenn Kunst Grenzen Überwindet(When Art Overcomes Boundaries), WESTFALEN-BLATT Newspaper (print & online), Bad Oeynhausen, 01 May 2018 - A feature on the exhibition In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land, highlighting themes of slavery and storytelling across borders.

2018    In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land Exhibition Catalogue (in German)

2018    In a Country Far, Far Away Exhibition Catalogue; Arts & Entertainment Tower Hamlets; Whitechapel Gallery First Thursdays - Recognised by Whitechapel Gallery’s First Thursdays as one of the five standout exhibitions highlighting cross-cultural storytelling.

2017    Featured Artist, “I Am Not Famous Because I Am Not Dead,” ArtisTank, Issue 2

2017   Camden Community Radio, London Borough of Camden        

2017    kentishtowner

2017    Ham & High  page 15

2016    Love Camden

2016    Beatriz Perez, Artist Profile, LensCulture

2014    Featured Artist, I Love Talent

2013   Laura Noble, “Reflections on Beatriz Perez’s Work”, LA Noble Gallery Blog, 6 September 2013 - A blog post by the Director of LA Noble Gallery discussing Perez’s early photographic work.

2013    MAPS Exhibition Catalogue, University of Westminster, September 2013 - With essays by Diane Smith (Deputy Editor, British Journal of Photography), David Bate ( MA Course Leader), Charlotte Cotton (Writer & Curator) & Sue Steward (Writer, Broadcaster & independent photography Curator).

2013    Source Photographic Review, Source Online Magazine

2012    Renaissance Photography Prize Exhibition Catalogue

Collections

Private Collections in Spain, Venezuela, and New York

Education

MA Photographic Studies (MAPS) (Merit), University of Westminster, London 2013

BTEC Diploma in Arts and Design (Distinction), WAES, London, 2011

Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Merit), Hult International Business School, Hertfordshire, UK, 2000

Professional Experience

2019-Present - Co-Founder & Co-Director ART from HEART CIC, London - Award-winning arts organisation driven by artivism, operating at the intersection of contemporary art, social responsibility, and environmental awareness.

2016-2017 - Front of House, Camden Arts Centre, London - Supported public engagement within a leading contemporary arts institution, with a focus on education, participation, and audience access.

2014-2019 - Researcher & Photographic Assistant to photographer Chris Steele-Perkins (Magnum Photos) - Collaborated on The New Londoners, a long-term documentary project exploring multiculturalism and identity through portraits of families from across the world living in London. The work was developed for book publication by Dewi Lewis and exhibited at the Migration Museum, Somerset House, and the British Library, where it is now part of the national collection.

2013-2014 - Intern, LA Noble Gallery, London - Supported the planning and delivery of exhibitions, artist talks, and public programmes. Gained hands-on experience in artwork handling, installation, and gallery operations within a contemporary photography gallery.

2013-Present - Fine Art and Documentary Photographer, self-employed - Independent photographic practice exploring womanhood through themes of cultural identity, memory, and the body, combining staged and documentary approaches to construct visual narratives.

2013 - Exhibition Coordinator, MA Photographic Studies Degree Show, Ambika P3, University of Westminster, London.

2012-2013 - Social Programme Coordinator and Events Photographer, University of Westminster, Education Abroad Office - Coordinated and led a social and cultural programme for international and exchange students across London and the UK, while documenting activities through photography and managing visual content.

Workshops & Public Engagement

2024 Facilitator, HABITAT FORUM: The Ecosentiment of the Earth, HABITAT Exhibition, curated by Fotografas LATAM, The Art Pavilion, London.

2023 Creator & Facilitator, Sisterhood Eco-Banner Workshop, Barbican Centre. Inspired by RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology, curated by Alona Pardo.

2023 Creator, Poetry, Open Mic & Interactive Drumming Workshop, Barbican Centre. Inspired by Chorus in Rememory of Flight, Solo Exhibition by Julianknxx, curated by Eleanor Nairne.

2021-Present Co-Creator & Director, ECOFeminism Festival & Short Film Festival -A multidisciplinary platform bringing together exhibitions, short films, and public programmes to explore gender, ecology, and collective futures.

Environmental Impact

435 trees planted in the Amazon Rainforest through One Tree Planted — and growing!