Louie Perea (Santa Fe, NM, b. 1999) is an artist based in New Mexico. With a deep interest in self-expression and identity, Louie creates work focused on building new narratives of representation for other Black, Queer, and Under-represented individuals.

In many instances, Louie’s work uses photography to embrace the uniqueness and identity of those in front of the lens while deconstructing conventional perceptions of beauty and self-expression. Louie believes that photography can be used to reclaim the action of image-making and its connection to ‘othering.’ Louie instead views the camera as a tool to build relations of care that allow others to self-actualize their pleasures and themselves.

Louie received their BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Psychology from the University of New Mexico.

all images/videos © Louie Perea 2023 unless stated otherwise.