Victorita 

Editor: So, this piece is called "Victorita," created by Jules Perahim, using mixed media and collage techniques. It feels very dreamlike, almost surreal, with the combination of flowers, fruit, and that intriguing mechanical element in the hand. What's your take on it? Curator: It’s like stumbling upon a vibrant dream, isn't it? Perahim's “Victorita” feels to me like a delightful rebellion against the ordinary, a playful dance between figuration and the abstract. The juxtaposition of organic elements, like the rose and the ripe fruit, with that rather unexpected gear or wheel evokes a sense of both growth and the march of time – or perhaps even the absurdity of progress. What do you make of that name – "Victorita"? Editor: I hadn’t thought about it! The "ita" ending sounds almost affectionate, like a diminutive. So maybe it's a loved one? Is there a symbolic weight to using found images and objects this way? Curator: Precisely! It's as though he's trying to capture something ephemeral, a feeling or a fleeting moment, by pinning down these disparate pieces. It reminds me of finding pressed flowers in an old book—a wistful attempt to preserve something beautiful that is, by its nature, destined to fade. The collage elements aren't just materials; they’re fragments of memory, tiny whispers of a larger narrative that we, as viewers, are invited to complete. And do you find this narrative consistent throughout Perahim's artistic expressions? Editor: I hadn't considered the memory aspect so directly before. That really changes how I see it. Before I was interpreting it literally; now I wonder if those different elements relate to aspects of "Victorita" as a person, her character. Curator: That’s it exactly, it's like peering into a kaleidoscopic soul! Each component speaks volumes. You've touched on the brilliance of collage, especially the choice to use ready-made elements that he puts together and transforms into a personal narrative. How do you see it affecting your own art practice, if at all? Editor: It makes me think more about found objects, and the potential stories behind them. It definitely invites a kind of experimentation that feels really freeing. Thank you. Curator: And thank you – that's a point I will remember too! It's always illuminating to see art through fresh eyes.