2026 ARTIST
Neil Perry
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Neil M. Perry is an artist and illustrator who grew up on the North East coast of England, currently living and working in Portland, Oregon. Neil has participated in group and solo exhibitions at galleries in Europe, the United States and Japan. Thanks largely to David Attenborough, he has been fascinated by the animal kingdom since childhood. This has driven him to develop a body of work which utilizes animal association, color psychology and recognizable patterns/symbols to engage in social commentary. Neil is always interested in learning about new opportunities for exhibitions and personal commissions.
ABOUT THE PIANO
I was delivered this beautifully ornate piano while reflecting on The Making of Global Capitalism by Leo Panitch and Sam Gindin. This story starts in The Netherlands, so I decided to utilize the aesthetic of Delft Pottery which is widely recognizable from a distance, providing an open door for anyone to encounter the piano. I hope the familiarity of the blue and white color scheme will help people feel at ease exploring these illustrations. They talk about capitalism's evolution from Dutch mercantilism, into the British Empire, and then American Imperialism as well as the impact this process has had on people in other parts of the world.
You can find Neil’s piano at The Shack at Sellwood Park and attend a free public concert every Thursday.