Cara Perlman
Cara Perlman was an early member of COLAB known for her finger painted portraits of artist friends. More recently, she has produced a series of large paintings on canvas, nude portraits of her beloved husband. She has received a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation and an individual New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship. Her films include Topless, Poofo, LAMA, Departure, Bug, and Keeper of the Holy of Holies. Her sculptural installations include Mother’s Breath on the roof of Deitch Projects in New York City. Cara has made several set designs for choreographer William Forsythe, director of the Frankfurt Ballet.
Shazam!!!
1985
screen print
edition: 20, 5 AP
image: 15l/2'' X 15"
5 colors on Rives BFK
Shazaam is a portal from my younger years. She is a 2D recognition tablet. Shazaam is like a doll I had when I was a kid. She is one of the ones I loved:
small - rooted - solid - willful. Shazaam is a reminder to protect my sense of self, care deep down and stay open to new versions. It’s good to be a girl. Nurture her with kindness and intention. She’s your star.
Here I am, now, some years later. I was right to protect my valuables. I still hold on to that child self. Being an outsider has given me a universe of experience. My repertoire is bigger - deeper - bolder. The shimmer still moves me. Art is my passion. It continues to be a generous guide to my survival.
…all you need is...... love. Da—da-da-da-da.
Cara Perlman 2023