Bio

I am a Mexican, born and raised in Mexico City. Since 2003, I have resided in Switzerland. I studied Psychology and Neuroscience, and over the last six I am a Mexican psychologist and neuroscientist, born and raised in Mexico City, and also hold Spanish citizenship. Since 2003, I have been living in Switzerland.

Beyond my professional background, I have a strong passion for photography with a primary focus on street photography, though I remain open to exploring other genres.

My work has been featured in specialized magazines and blogs such as Soul of Street, Street Photography Magazine, DOCU Magazine, and axelpicks. Additionally, some of my photographs have been recognized and awarded in competitions like the Swiss Photo Club Awards and the International Photo Awards.

Website: enriqueperezgarci.com

Work Description

“Die gerade Linie ist gottlos und unmoralish (The straight line is godless and immoral)” Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Streets represent scenarios where human life can perform at its best. Urban spaces tend to have architectural spots that are dominated by straight, bending, and curved lines, which often frame our daily activities in an inadvertent manner. These structures can also help us to isolate ourselves from the crowds. I aim to capture these unique moments through my photography.

To do my photography I usually walk for hours our even catch a random train or bus to another city to find areas rich in light contrasts, textures and line patterns to create my imagery version of urban life. When I discover a potential scenario, I spend some time firstly to find an interesting angle and secondly to wait (sometimes for even hours) to capture an interesting subject passing by. Large angle lenses are my first choice to give a particular twist to my compositions, and I subsequently edit the photos by using high contrast B&W and negative spaces to add a minimalist atmosphere.

… Straight or curved lines? What do you prefer?