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I love my dad – William Perehudoff’s art show in Victoria

April 2, 2011 by Carol Perehudoff 6 Comments

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William Perehudoff artwork in Victoria

The 80’s rock!

 

Mom and I just got back to the hotel after my dad’s art opening William Perehudoff: Masterpieces of the 80s at Winchester Galleries Modern in Victoria, B.C. And if you’re wondering why it’s Winchester galleries rather than gallery it’s because there are actually 3 Winchester Galleries here, and this one is for modern art.

William Perehudoff large abstract painting

We’re so pretty!

 

My dad couldn’t make it, so mom and I went as, um, emissaries – and everything went well until I had to give my speech.

Yikes! Too much to talk about!

 

Giving a speech of any kind, except maybe to your pet cat, is nerve wracking. And because I didn’t prepare, I fell back on Plan B. Red wine! The trick is, you can’t drink a full glass or you’ll feel hazy. Half a glass is exactly the right amount – just enough to give you the courage to get up and speak to a crowd when you don’t know what to say.

Tough crowd!

 

At least I knew what my first line would be. I stood up and said, “This is a very special show because we haven’t seen a show of my father’s 1980s work since the 80s.” It’s true. He’s had mixed shows and retrospectives and paperwork shows since he quit painting in 2003, but this is the first time this particular decade has been reexamined.

William Perehudoff art show in Victoria

Even tougher crowd!

 

And then I realized that this was a special show. My dad might not be well enough to travel for art these days, but his work isn’t being forgotten. It’s been looked at in a new light. And let me tell you, William Perehudoff’s 80’s paintings look a lot fresher than some other 80s items we might care to mention, like leg warmers and that song Wake me up before you Go-Go … although they say shoulder pads are coming back in. Anywaaay.

William Perehudoff small paintings

Is it over already?

 

I also stopped being nervous because I had an even more failsafe backup Plan C. As soon as I ran out of things to say, I simply looked at my mom and said, “Dorothy, do you have anything to add?”

Delegate, that’s my motto. And then no one will even notice that you’ve slunk into a chair and sat down.

 

 

Read more: William Perehudoff obituary.

Filed Under: Art, British Columbia Tagged With: William Perehudoff

About Carol Perehudoff

A former freelance travel columnist for the Toronto Star, Carol has won more than 20 writing and blogging awards and honours. A spa and luxury travel expert, she's written for top travel publications around the globe.

Comments

  1. Robin Burgoyne says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    My mother said that the paintings were absolutely beautiful and that she had a really nice time at the opening. I’m glad you reminded me to invite her, thanks.

  2. Sherel says

    April 4, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Delegate-love it!

    Congrats to you and your Dad
    s

  3. Rebecca minton says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Whoops! I didn’t consciously realize that ‘stellar’ had been used. What I mean is that you made some really important comments off the cuff so to speak. The show looks really good.

  4. Rebecca minton says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Really stellar Carol.

  5. Lesley says

    April 3, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    The large paintings are gorgeous–must be stunning to see them all in the same space. Thanks for the photos!

  6. Michele says

    April 3, 2011 at 6:59 am

    Congratulations on a stellar show! Those 80s paintings look stunning. And here I thought you were going to Victoria to spa …

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