Jaime Perry, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to pursue his passion for painting. His work is a fusion of large-scale abstract-figurative art, where his love for television and film intersects with a visceral intensity. Perry’s oil and mixed-media paintings explore complex themes such as Black identity, humanity, and the intersection of body and soul. His pieces evoke the shared human experience, delving into subjects such as the impact of television, sexuality, relationships, and moments of deep social upheaval, including the 1992 Rodney King Riots.

Perry’s artistic journey began in the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, influenced by his Jamaican mother, who encouraged his creative development. She ensured that Perry and his siblings attended gifted art schools, laying the foundation for his future in the arts. A pivotal moment came early in his life when he assisted his brother, a photographer, on an assignment for a New York-based television show. This experience ignited a passion for visual storytelling, eventually leading him to the prestigious High School of Art & Design.

Perry’s education in art continued at The City University of New York, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Art History. His passion for studying great masters, spending hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fueled the depth and narrative power of his own work.

In addition to his career as a visual artist, Perry had a successful stint in performing arts. He gained critical acclaim on the New York stage, performing at the New York Shakespeare Festival, and in Broadway productions like Runaways, directed by Elizabeth Swados. His acting career further expanded into television and film, with notable roles in New York Undercover and Friday the 13th, Part 2, as well as starring in Martin Scorsese's Bad, alongside Michael Jackson and Wesley Snipes.

His move to Los Angeles further advanced his career, where he exhibited in several shows that pushed the boundaries of social commentary and visual experimentation. In 2002, Perry participated in an exhibition at Dover Studios, where he painted the female form with striking minimalism—using black Indian ink and a Japanese symbol for the head. His 2004 installation, October Surprise, Creative Interventions, & Underground Politics, powerfully evoked the Civil Rights Movement, taking audiences back to the 1964 passage of the Civil Rights Act.

Perry's works have been showcased in galleries such as The Formani Gallery and at significant events like the Focus on AIDS auction, where his black-and-white photography from Derry, Ireland, entitled My Little Pony, was highly regarded.

As of 2024, Jaime Perry continues to expand his artistic legacy, preparing for a highly anticipated solo show in Los Angeles, where his dynamic, socially conscious work will once again challenge and inspire audiences.