Images by Nico Perez
Nearly two decades of photographs come together in Everything Is Nothing and Nothing Is Everything, an ongoing project and photobook by Nico Perez that is still in development. The work brings together images taken since 2010, drawing from different phases of his career and building on ideas he first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary. New images continue to be added as the project grows.
In Perez’s words, the project has been “in the making since I first picked up a camera,” driven by the belief that “beauty lies as much in everything that we can’t see as it does in what we can see.” Whether he’s photographing people, places, or everyday moments, he describes his approach as “always looking for a connection, a truth… to the subject, to the person, to the moment, to the energy of the space in that time.” Working mostly with analog photography and hand printing, Perez sees each photograph as a physical object in its own right—one that stays deeply connected to the people and moments it came from.
Nico Perez, Flowers by the sea (Collage), 2020.
Nico Perez, Cigarette & Hands, 2016.
Nico Perez, Untitled, 2026.
Nico Perez, Cousin Skyler’s Eye, 2025.
Nico Perez, Nearby you (III), 2023.
Nico Perez, On my way home (c), 2024.
Nico Perez, Chasing Blue, 2019.
Nico Perez, Mother and daughter in red in field of yellow (i), 2026.
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Nico Perez, Hair on shoulder, 2024.
Nico Perez, I hear you (I’m not broken), 2025.
Nico Perez, I can feel the romance, 2025.
Nico Perez, Notes, 2015.
Nico Perez, Sky scene, 2014.
Nico Perez, Nowhere Land, 2024.
Nico Perez, Nowhere Land, 2024.
Nico Perez, Here we are, blue humming, 2021.
Nico Perez, Mind horizon (a), 2023.
Nico Perez, Red kiwi, 2024.
Nico Perez, On my way home, 2024.
About the artist
Nico Perez (b. 1986) is a contemporary photographer based in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in Film. In 2006, he visited Tokyo for the first time and was inspired by the city’s blue atmosphere. In 2009, he was selected to join Japanese photographer Rinko Kawauchi’s workshop in London, and later that year he moved to Tokyo. After moving, Kawauchi introduced him to an analog darkroom, sparking a lasting interest in analog printing. Perez’s photography is known for its poetic, emotional, and personal sensitivity, often with a cinematic quality. He captures fleeting everyday moments, personal relationships, and subtle moods shaped by color.
In 2015, he gained recognition with his first photobook and exhibition, Momentary. He works on both commercial and personal projects, has held eight solo exhibitions, and lives and works in Tokyo.
www.pereznico.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Everything Is Nothing and Nothing Is Everything by Nico Perez designed to be clear natural and helpful for all levels
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 What does the phrase Everything Is Nothing and Nothing Is Everything actually mean
Its a paradox that points to a simple truth the things we think are solid and real are actually empty and temporary At the same time the nothingness we fear is actually the source of everythingpeace clarity and connection
2 Is this a religious or spiritual book
Its more philosophical and spiritual than religious It draws from Zen Taoism and modern mindfulness but it doesnt follow any specific doctrine Its about how to see life differently not about worship or dogma
3 Who is Nico Perez
Nico Perez is a modern author speaker and philosopher who focuses on nonduality He writes in a simple poetic style to help people wake up from their conditioned thinking
4 Will this book make me feel depressed or confused
It might feel confusing at first but its not meant to be depressing The goal is to help you let go of suffering by seeing that your problems are often just stories you tell yourself Many readers find it liberating
5 Is there a stepbystep guide or just philosophy
Its mostly philosophy and insight not a 5step plan However it includes practical pointers that you can apply daily
IntermediateLevel Questions
6 How is this different from The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Both point to the same truth but Nico Perez is more direct and strippeddown Tolle often explains the process of presence Perez focuses on the paradox itself using fewer words and more koanlike statements Its like the difference between a map and a finger pointing at the moon
7 What does nothing is everything mean in practical terms
It means that when you stop chasing things and stop resisting emptiness boredom uncertainty