About Rafi And Klee

RAFI AND KLEE STUDIOS

Rafi And Klee Studios (Rafi Was Here Studios) is the creative playground for Award-Winning Contemporary Artist Rafi Perez and Designer Extraordinaire Klee Angelie. Their creative journey began in 2009 bringing art, music, books, and jewelry to the awesome people of Pensacola FL, and expanding internationally since. In 2021 they moved to Oil City PA and are currently working out of their studio there. Rafi and Klee exhibit their creations all over the world. Go to our Events Calendar to see where they’ll be next.

ABOUT RAFI

From the very start, Rafi’s artistic journey was a whirlwind of mischief and inspiration. As a child, he transformed everyday objects into art, channeling creativity even when it landed him in a bit of hot water. Despite having no support system for artistic expression, Rafi’s creative passion bloomed, leading him on an unexpected adventure later on in life.

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ABOUT KLEE

Klee Angelie is a fine jewelry artist who creates original signature pieces that have a story and a history to reveal. Using old world techniques and a loving, nurturing approach to the creative process, her pieces posses a rawness and an energy that make them truly unique to her.

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RAFI’S PORTFOLIO

A collection showcasing Rafi Perez’s diverse body of work, from expressive paintings and murals to sculptural pieces and mixed media creations, reflecting emotion, storytelling, and the evolution of his artistic voice.

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KLEE’S PORTFOLIO

A collection showcasing Klee Angelie’s art and jewelry, highlighting her unique blend of design, texture, and emotion through mixed media, painting, and hand-forged metalwork that captures the harmony between beauty and strength.

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OUR MISSION

We are inspired by the stuff of life and are constantly working on a myriad of different projects. So how do we keep it straight? Everything we do follows our mission and principles.

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IN THE PRESS

We have been fortunate enough to have been featured in several documentaries, publications, school projects, on the radio and even a feature film. To See where we have been featured or schedule an interview go to this page.

WHERE HAVE WE BEEN FEATURED?

THINGS WE’VE DONE

We’ve worked on several large projects, and exhibitions. We’ve also had many life milestones on our artistic journey. Find out more about what we have done.

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LIST OF PREMIERE EVENTS WE HAVE DONE (TO VIEW CLICK HERE)

STUDIO PREMIERE EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, MILESTONES & AWARDS

2025

See Calendar Of Events For Upcoming Exhibitions. Shows, And Events.

2024

Mural For Library, Oil City Library, Oil City PA
Venango County Makerspace, Oil City PA – Co-Organizers
Curb Market Concert, OC Curb Market, Featured Band, Oil City PA
24 Minis. The Manos Gallery, Tarentum PA
Festival Of The Book, Featured Author, Oil City PA
Echoes Of Imagination, The Manos Gallery, Solo Show, Tarentum PA
Art By Rafi, Woods And River, Featured Artist, Oil City PA
Concert, Woods And River, Oil City PA
Artist Talk To Kids (Presenters). Cranberry School, Cranberry PA
FAM JAM, Art Demonstrations, Oil City PA
Redbrick Gallery, EKPHRASIS: Writers Responding to Artists, Foxburg PA
Working Artist 101 Workshop (Presenter) Erie, PA
Released Interdimentional Milipedes Single – Distributed
The Manos Gallery, Joined Gallery, Tarentum PA

2023 (Stepped Back From Exhibitions For The Year Due To Temporary Studio Shut Down)

Creative Entrepreneur Workshop, Titusville PA – Featured Speakers
Festival Of The Book, Featured Author, Oil City PA
Artist Masterclass Workshops – Grant Funded, Oil City PA – Organizers
Face Off Make Up Artist Competition, Oil City PA – Judges
Released All We Are, Single – Distributed Worldwide
Sidewalk Chalk Event, Core Goods, Oil City PA

2022

Grafitti Gallery, Hi – We Are Still Here Exhibition, Oil City PA – Solo Exhibition
Grafitti Gallery, Hi – We’re New Here! Exhibition, Oil City PA – Solo Exhibition
TAG Gallery, Untangling The Web Artist Talk, Oil City PA – Art Seminar
Released The Rogue Artist’s Marketing And Money Books
Festival Of The Book, Featured Author, Oil City PA
Karma Concerts, Better On The Drums At Billy’s, Oil City PA – Featured Band
Released Crowded Room, Single – Distributed Worldwide
Released Watching The Birds, Single – Distributed Worldwide
Released The Long Silence, Single – Distributed Worldwide
FAM JAM, Art Demonstrations, Oil City PA

2021 (Moved Locations)

Moved Home and Rafi And Klee Studio To NW Pennsylvania
Luna Fine Art Gallery, Stuff Of Life Exhibit, Pensacola Beach FL – Solo Exhibition
Luna Fine Art Gallery, Heroes Exhibit, Pensacola Beach FL – Awarded
Artstravaganza, Dolce & Gelato, Pensacola FL – Featured Artists
Released Let Me Sell You A Dream, Album – Distributed Worldwide

2020 (The Year That Shall Not Be Named)

Released The Rogue Artist’s Survival Guide Book
Luna Fine Art Gallery, Luminaries Exhibit, Pensacola Beach FL – Awarded
Quayside Gallery, Members Show, Pensacola FL
Artstravaganza, Dolce & Gelato, Pensacola FL – Featured Artists
Palafox Market, (Last Year Due To Pandemic), Pensacola FL

2019

Setco Corporate Public Commission, Pensacola FL
Art Of Imperfect Art, Santa Rosa Art Association Live Talk, Santa Rosa FL
First City Group Show, Gallery 1060, Pensacola FL
Hansen Open House Gallery Show, Pensacola FL
Bare Hand Collective, Group Show, Pensacola FL
First City Art Festival, Gallery 1060, Pensacola FL
Live Juice Bar: Featured Artist Solo Show, Pensacola FL
Pelican Perch Public Commission, Pensacola FL
Being An Artist, Montessori School, Live Talk, Pensacola FL
Jaco’s Art a la Carte: Featured Solo Show, Pensacola FL
Palafox Market, Weekly Exhibition of Work, Pensacola FL

2018

The Happy Art Tour: Featured Art Installation, Pensacola FL
Jaco’s Art a la Carte: Featured Solo Show, Pensacola FL
Sunflowers And Stardust Solo Show Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL
Live Juice Bar: Featured Artist Solo Show, Pensacola FL
Southtowne Apartments Opening Live Painting, Pensacola FL
Downtown Gallery Night Design Contest Winner 2018 , Pensacola FL
Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose… Repeat. Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL Awarded (Best In Show)
Baptist Hospital Gallery: Featured Solo Exhibition, Pensacola FL
Cinco Banderas Collection (25 Anniversary). Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL
Marty Campbell Gallery, Exhibiting Artist, Pensacola FL
4 Squared, Locals Night Art Exhibition, Pensacola FL

2017

Jaco’s Art a la Carte: Featured Solo Show, Pensacola FL
Art at the Annex: Drawing Rally, Live Painting, Pensacola FL
Art at the Annex: Graffiti/Street Art Pop-Up, Pensacola FL
Inweekly Magazine Voted Runner-up Best Of The Coast 2017
Gallery Night September: Featured Artist, Downtown Pensacola FL
Gulf Breeze Arts: Speaker (Creativity and Life), Gulf Breeze FL
Love & Hate: A Remix Of Urban Experience. BUILD, Chicago IL
I am not an EXIT: My Guide To I AM, Solo Show. Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL
4 Squared, Locals Night Art Exhibition, Pensacola FL
Inweekly’s Best of the Coast! (Artist and Unique Jewelry categories) Pensacola FL

2016

Cinco Banderas Collection. Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL
It’s A Zoo In Here. Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL – Awarded (Best In Show)
Inweekly Magazine Voted Best Of The Coast 2016
Uptown/Downtown. Artel Gallery, Pensacola FL
Mural Project on Palafox St., Historic Downtown, Pensacola FL
Rock Your Senses – Live Painting At Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola FL
Curated Compassion – Interactive Installation, Pensacola FL
Pensacola Beach Art and Wine Festival, Exhibitor, Pensacola Beach FL

2015

You Are Here: The Strange Curiosity Of Right Now. SoloArt Exhibition. Marty Campbell Galley, Pensacola FL
Mahabhuta Yoga Festival Featured Artist, Pensacola FL
Downtown Wine Walk, Live Painting, Historic Downtown Pensacola FL
The Daily Brew – Live Painting On Network Television, Pensacola FL

2014

Rock Your Face For The Holidays – Live Painting At Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola FL
New Blues Show. Blue Morning Gallery, Pensacola FL
Artist Gone Wild, NWFAS, Pensacola FL
Downtown Wine Walk, Live Painting, Historic Downtown Pensacola FL

2013

Milton River Walk, COM, Milton Florida – Awarded (White Ribbon)
Artmore Gallery Event, Atmore AL
The Rotation Of Painting,The Yard, East Hill Yard, Pensacola FL
Artist Gone Wild, NWFAS, Pensacola FL
PMA (Pensacola Museum of Art) Members Show, Pensacola FL

2012

Art From The Heart, Gourmet Dinner Night, Pensacola FL
Art Party X, Pensacola, FL
Gulf Breeze Celebrates The Arts, Gulf Breeze FL

2009 – 2011 (New Beginnings)

Traveled The USA in a 1992 Ford Explorer – (Started New Adventure and New Life)
Fairy Festival, Roaming Musicians, Key West FL
You Only Live Once, Unity Church, Live Talk, Key West FL
Unity Church, Music Performance, Key West FL – Featured Band
Konk Radio, Music Performance, Key West Florida – Featured Band

2002 – 2009

Set Designer, Fabricator, And Costume Design, Event Organizer, Relentless Iota Productions, Joliet IL

Avant-Grande, MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) Warehouse, Chicago IL

Rivernorth Show, Starbucks. Chicago IL

Lead and Backing Vocalist, Band: Straight Jack, Chicago IL

Lead and Backing Vocalist, Band: As Good As Blank, Chicago IL

Singer/Songwriter on Several Solo and Band Projects, Chicago IL

Independant Recording artist for Vocals (Several Projects), Chicago IL

Art By Rafi And Klee Videos

Talking About Art – Example Of Art Conversation On The Spot

In this video, I answer some questions that I received from a student. I thought it would be cool to share this with you all. Thank you, Lucy, for your …questions. Many artists panic when talking about their art, and really, it’s just a conversation of investigation. Support this channel by joining our Rogue Community on Patreon (We REALLY appreciate it): https://www.patreon.com/Rafiwashere

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