Eugene Perry

Born in Liberia, West Africa, Perry moved to the United States in 1986, at the age of ten, where he lived with his father, stepmother, and younger brother in West Philadelphia. There he attended private school for most of his childhood life. They then relocated to Willingboro, New Jersey, where he finished school and took on various jobs. After completing high school, Perry completed two years of college but lost interest in the college direction. He then took on an entry-level position in a metal fabrication shop, where he familiarized himself with different techniques and aspects of welding. After quickly learning the trade and obtaining certification, he began using scrap metal from the job to create pieces of artwork. It was not until he met frame shop/art gallery owner Jung Park, who inspired him to take his creativity more seriously. There he learned his main painting techniques as well as the finishing themes.

In 2007, Park and Perry collaborated on a few pieces which were sold to establishments in the Philadelphia area. During this time, Perry was able to show his work at First Fridays in Old City, Philadelphia. Here he received great feedback from the public, which gave him more confidence to pursue his career. He began ...