Life cycles or sequences are the stages that begin from the start of life, through growth, degeneration, and decay. These rhythms are intrinsic to plants, humans, animals and nature. When death, the closing chapter occurs, there are the tangible consequences: physical matter that enriches the land for new life, and the societal implications: lessons that are learnt and passed on from one generation to the next. Perutz is strongly influenced by this cycle, finding the cues in nature and human life evocative and uplifting. This dialogue was heightened during her recent time as artist in residence at Fondation CAB, Saint- Paul-de-Vence, in France. Where Perutz's studio was situated in a 1950's building, in one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera and very close to the sea, surrounded by a bounty of plants and natural minerals. This experience offered frequent outdoor excursions at pivotal moments during her days of painting and responding to the energy of the Côte d'Azur.
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