José Santiago Pérez

José Santiago Pérez is an Los Angeles-born artist and educator who works in sculpture, performance, and basketry-based woven forms, often exploring containers as objects and spaces for queer experimentation. He is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Studio Arts at the University of Pittsburgh and lives in Pittsburgh. He was a Surf Point Foundation resident in 2026, listed alongside a range of other residencies and fellowships. His work is included in the 2025 survey Contemporary Basketry: New Directions from Innovative Artists Worldwide.