Artist Rafi Perez

Author: Artist Rafi Perez

Rafi is an award winning contemporary artist who creates emotionally charged works. He is best known for his use of texture and bold color palates in striking pieces that each has a story to tell. Rafi is a self taught artist who spent years refining his own techniques and creating a style that is all his own. He has a unique ability to absorb colors and emotions in a very abstract way and is somehow able to translate it into the high energy fine art for which he is known. "He is driven to communicate visual qualities of perhaps the external environment which offers us freedom and inspiration as we cope with awesome focal points in the vast open space surrounding our existence. He attempts to show the internal passion of human sensuality that brings quality to our senses stimulating and extending our consciousness elevating life as individuals or sharing space with others around us. Ultimately Rafi seems to convey simple sophistication and intellectual freedom as he uses the visual language to express the human potential." - Spiros Zachos (PO10TIAL Magazine)

Imagine leaving the corporate grind behind, trading in the daily 9-to-5 for endless highways and sunsets. That’s exactly what Rafi and Klee did when they decided to embark on a life-changing adventure. With a refurbished 1992 Ford Explorer as their home on wheels, they set out on a two-year road trip across the United States. Their mission? To break free from the societal programming they grew up with and rediscover themselves through their unique lens.

Starting from Illinois, their journey took them through diverse landscapes, all the way to the sun-kissed beaches of southern Florida. As early adopters of the van life movement, they filmed their travels before it became a popular trend, capturing the essence of living freely and authentically. Each day presented a new challenge and a new opportunity to rely on their ingenuity and creativity.

Rafi and Klee sitting on the back of their refurbished 1992 Ford Explorer during their road trip, smiling and enjoying their adventure in a tropical setting.

During a significant part of their journey, they paused in Pensacola, Florida, to support Rafi’s father as he recovered from heart surgery. This period became a foundation for their burgeoning art business, blending their talents and newfound perspectives into a thriving venture.

“A New Life” is more than just a road trip; it’s a testament to hope, self-belief, and the power of stepping outside your comfort zone. This adventure was the spark that ignited their passion, proving that when you dare to follow your own path, incredible things can happen. Join Rafi and Klee as they share their inspiring story, one mile at a time, and one adventure at a time. As of 2021, the new chapter in their adventure is owning a home and art studio in Pennsylvania.

Here are some pictures they took while on the road.