The Babysitter

Perrilla

‘The Babysitter’

2023

11 cm x 15 cm / 4,3 inches x 6 inches

Framed: 23.5 cm x 27 cm / 9.25 inches x 10.63 inches

Oil on board

Signed

Certificate of Autenticity provided by the gallery.

A Universe of Subtle Rebellion: The Pop Surrealism of Perrilla

Artist Statement & Practice
Perrilla, a Spanish Pop Surrealist, constructs a meticulous “Mirror World”—a parallel dimension existing in the liminal space between dream and wakefulness. This universe serves as both sanctuary and critique, where extinct species are granted eternal life and symbolic creatures act as silent narrators. Her work is characterized by extraordinary precision of detail and a distinctive cast of childlike feminine figures, whose expansive, penetrating gazes directly challenge the viewer.

Conceptual Depth & Feminist Dialogue
Beyond their immediate aesthetic appeal, these paintings are profound feminist statements. The artist reclaims and recontextualizes a pastel-dominated palette, subverting traditional gender associations. She posits a powerful visual thesis: “Pink is not just for princesses.” The women she depicts are complex amalgamations of strength and softness, combativeness and dreaminess, emerging as potent agents poised to dismantle established norms. Their unwavering gaze seems to articulate a silent, potent accusation: “Something is amiss in your world.”

A Collector’s Perspective
For the discerning collector, Perrilla’s work offers a compelling convergence of technical mastery, rich narrative, and timely conceptual discourse. Her paintings are not merely visual objects but immersive portals into a deeply personal, yet universally resonant, symbolic order. The artist’s established exhibition history, including national and international gallery shows, alongside her forays into illustration and published comics, underscores a versatile and consistently developing practice.