L'Ennemi artificiel 1975

"L'Ennemi artificiel" (1975) by Jules Perahim (1914-2008) is a surrealist painting that features a stark contrast between the organic and the geometric. A nude woman, represented with simplified lines and forms, flees from a towering, abstract figure composed of interlocking shapes and planes. The figure's sharp edges and vibrant colors create a sense of dynamism and menace, while the woman's vulnerability emphasizes the theme of the artificial enemy, a recurring motif in Perahim's work. The painting's dreamlike quality invites viewers to interpret its symbolism and consider the nature of fear and the unknown.