The Facets of Perla

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The facets of Perla
Drag queens in the early 1970’s in Boston were totally alienated from both the homosexual and heterosexual communities, and lived the real underground existence.  I lived with them for a few years, and I wanted to be a queen.  I love queens, because they are the most beautiful people in the world, and they are perfect for a bisexual person.Nan Goldin

 
 
Perla is a terrifically complex alter-self of the artist, who exists only through paper.  This series is a sketchbook documentary of her emotional expressions,  highlighting a diversity shared by all mankind.  

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Perla N1. 19"x24". Charcoal on Paper.

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Perla N3. 16"x24". Charcoal on Paper.

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Perla N5. 16"x24". Dry Pastel and Color Pencil on Paper.

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Perla N7. 16"x24". Dry Pastel and Color Pencil on Paper.

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Perla #8. 16"x24" Dry Pastel and Color Pencil on Paper.

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Perla N2. 19"x24". Charcoal on Paper.

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Perla N4. 16"x24". Charcoal on Paper.

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Perla N6. 16"x24". Dry Pastel and Color Pencil on Paper.

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Perla N0. 19"x24". Dry Pastel and Color Pencil on Paper.

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Perla #9. 16"x24" Charcoal on Paper.
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Perla Banana #1. Color Pencil on Paper. 14"x17"
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Perla Banana #3 14"x17 Color Pencil on Paper
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Perla Banana #2 14"x17" Color Pencil on Paper
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Perla Banana #4 14"x17" Color Pencil on Paper

NOTE: This is an ongoing project that started in 2004. My goal is to finish at least 50 images that define the personality of Perla.