Beatriz Perez - Fine Art & Documentary Photography | Ecofeminist Practice

Artist Biography

Born in Spain and raised in Venezuela, I re-trained as a photographer in Europe in 2010 after a career in consultancy. I hold a BTEC in Art & Design and an MA in Photographic Studies from the University of Westminster. My practice bridges fine art and documentary traditions, shaped by hands-on experience at LA Noble Gallery, Camden Arts Centre, and through assisting Magnum photographer Chris Steele-Perkins on The New Londoners project (2014–2019).

My work has been exhibited in London and internationally, and featured in LensCulture, Source, ArtisTank, and I Love Talent. I was shortlisted for the Renaissance Photography Prize (Category: Disorder), and my prints are held in private collections in New York, Spain, and Venezuela.

In 2019, I co-founded ART from HEART CIC, an award-winning arts organisation advocating for women’s rights and environmental justice through large-scale multimedia exhibitions and public engagement.

As co-creator and Director of the ECOFeminism Festival, I continue to use photography as a tool for storytelling, cultural reclamation, and visual activism through a feminist lens.

Artist Statement

My practice blends Fine Art and Creative Documentary photography, grounded in extensive research. Driven by a passion for storytelling and inspired by the strength and resilience of women, within my family and beyond, I explore layered experiences of womanhood: the places women inhabit, the objects they treasure, the imprints they leave behind and the profound depth of their humanity.

Through my lens, I seek to honour the unseen narratives of womanhood, the echoes of their laughter, their silence, and their strength.

My work invites reflection on how personal and collective histories shape both identity and environment. Each frame serves as a tribute to the complexity of feminine identity, the enduring spirit women embody, and the intricacy of human experience.

Education

MA Photographic Studies (MAPS) (Merit), University of Westminster, London 2011-2013

BTEC Diploma in Arts and Design (Distinction), WAES, London, 2010–2011

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

Recognition & Awards

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

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

Selected Mentee – Career Development Centre Mentoring Scheme, University of Westminster, 2012–2013. One-to-one coaching and career development support with Rasheed Ogunlaru during MA Photography studies

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

Upcoming Exhibitions

2025 Shape Exhibition, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, 4-28 September 2025

Selected Group Exhibitions

2024  Branches Exhibition, ECOFeminism Festival, 2nd edition, The Art Pavilion, London, 13-17 March 2024

2022 TERRA Exhibition, Espacio Gallery, London, 19-23 October 2022

2022  The Divine Feminine Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London 12-31 March 2022

2021 Utopia Exhibition, ECOFeminism Festival, The Art Pavilion, London 7-17 October 2021

2021 Voices of Earth Virtual Exhibition, ART from HEART, London, 12 Jun-12 Jul 2021

2019   We Grow into the Forest Exhibition The Art Pavilion, London, 14-24 March 2019

2018   In Einem Fernen, Fernen Land Deutsches Marchen-und Wesersagenmuseum (Fairytale&Legends), Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, 29 Apr–16 Sep 2018

2018   Leytonstone Art Trail St. John’s Church, Waltham Forest, London, 7-15 July 2018

2018   In a Country Far, Far Away Exhibition The Art Pavilion, London, 1-17 March 2018

2017   Colour Assembly Pop-Up Exhibition, Camden Borough, 18 Malden Road, London, 10-21 January 2017

2016   Testbed: Market to Market Artist Studio, Camden Arts Centre, London, 26-27 November 2016

2013   MAPS Exhibition (MA Photographic Studies Degree Show), Ambika P3, London, 3-8 September 2013 

2012   Renaissance Photography Prize, Mall Galleries, London 11-16 June 2012

Workshops & Public Engagement

Co-Creator & Director ECOFeminism Festival & Short Film Festival (2021–Present) -A multi-artist platform celebrating the interconnection between women and nature through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and short film screenings. Hosted by ART from HEART CIC, the programme foregrounds gender, ecology, and decolonial narratives across disciplines

Facilitator HABITAT FORUM: The Ecosentiment of the Earth, HABITAT Exhibition, curated by Fotografas LATAM, The Art Pavilion, London (18 October 2024)

Creator & Facilitator Sisterhood Eco-Banner Workshop, Barbican Members Late Event. Inspired by RE/SISTERS: A Lens on Gender and Ecology, curated by Alona Pardo, Barbican Centre (13 November 2023)

Creator Poetry, Open Mic & Interactive Drumming Workshop, Barbican Members Late Event. Inspired by Chorus in Rememory of Flight, Solo Exhibition by Julianknxx, curated by Eleanor Nairne, Barbican Centre (13 November 2023)

Publications & Press

2025 Beatriz Perez, Artist Profile, PhotoVogue, Vogue Italia - A global platform amplifying emerging voices shaping the future of photography

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

2022 TERRA Exhibition Catalogue, Espacio Gallery, London, 19-23 October 2022

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

2021 Utopia Exhibition Catalogue, ECOFeminism Festival, The Art Pavilion, London, 7-17 October 2021

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

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), April 2018

2018    In a Country Far, Far Away Exhibition Catalogue; Arts & Entertainment Tower Hamlets; Whitechapel Gallery First Thursdays, March 2018 - 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, December 2017

2017   Camden Community Radio, London Borough of Camden, 14 January 2017          

2017    kentishtowner 12 January 2017

2017    Ham & High  page 15, 5 January 2017

2016    Love Camden November 2016

2016    Beatriz Perez, Artist Profile, LensCulture - A global platform for discovering and showcasing contemporary photography worldwide

2014    Featured Artist, I Love Talent , November 2014 

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, September 2013

2012    Renaissance Photography Prize Exhibition Catalogue, June 2012

Collaborations & Professional Experience

2019-Present   Co-Founder & Co-Director of ART from HEART CIC, London - Award-winning community arts organisation promoting Artivism through exhibitions, workshops, and events that engage artists and audiences with social and environmental justice issues

2016-2017    Volunteer Front of House, Camden Arts Centre, London - Leading public gallery with an internationally recognised programme of contemporary art exhibitions, residencies, and events

2014-2019   Researcher & Photoshoot Assistant to Magnum Photographer Chris Steele-Perkins - Contributed to the development of The New Londoners, a landmark photographic project, exhibition and book celebrating London’s immigrant communities

2013-2014   Internship LA Noble Gallery, London - Commercial gallery specialising in contemporary photography

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

Environmental Impact

Planted 405 trees in the Amazon Rainforest through One Tree Planted — and counting!

Themes & Methods

Themes: Ecofeminism, Collective Memory, Identity, Decolonial Narratives

Methods: Photography, Participatory Workshops, Text-Image Dialogue, Artist Books