Pere Ibañez

Biography

Over a decade, Beijing resident and Barcelona native Pere Ibañez have earned international recognition for his emotionally-charged artwork. Drawing inspiration from the dramatic and suspenseful styles of genre films, these images seek to explore aspects of human nature that often go underplayed and trivialised. Instead, through photography and poetry, Ibañez magnifies both the falls and ascensions of the human experience through his own lens.

Pere Ibañez’s works have been embraced around the globe. His five previous photobooks have been released in over 50 countries to date, all of them ranking #1 in iTunes sales for art eBooks in Spain. His work has received international awards and honorable mentions while being featured in exhibitions and publications across the US, Asia and Europe.

His works explored themes of domestic violence, societal pressure on the individual, racism and mental health, most recently collaborating with Chinese NGO CandleX.cn in a Bipolar Disorder Awareness Campaign. Last year publishing his latest collection ‘Pedro’ which served as a tribute and celebration of the life of his late father.

Artist Statement
Living in China for the last 15 years I’ve spent a big part of my life away from my birthplace, family and childhood friends. This chosen self-isolation has given me an immense time of reflection and the chance to deal with inner demons, which eventually turned into most of my early dark themed works.

Since I majored in filmmaking, my photos have always had a cinematic flair and a penchant for the dramatic. I prepare every photo shoot the same way I would with a film scene, where the models are more like actors playing a role.

Over the years my work has evolved in a natural way, the anger has subdued and the emotions have become the leading force. Events like the sudden passing of my father or the overnight life-changing pandemic that overcame us all have transformed even further the way I see what I do, as an essential and therapeutic way I have to communicate.

Ultimately my photos don’t pretend or aspire to be something that they are not, sometimes dark, campy, at times witty, often dramatic and always emotional.

Country Spain

Website www.pereibanez.com