The sketch to the movie "Demon". "Wet nurse" 1987

This collage, a sketch for Sergei Parajanov's movie "Demon", is made from fabric and mixed media. It is bursting with texture, as if Parajanov was building his characters from remnants of memory. The dominant color is a deep, earthy brown, embroidered with gold thread in a swirling pattern. Look at the way these floral forms are punctuated with clusters of dark blue beads and the odd pearl, like scattered jewels on a weathered garment. There is a sense of opulence, but also of decay, as if we are witnessing the unraveling of a rich history. Notice the face, collaged from a fragment of another image, peering out from beneath a headdress. This piece reminds me of the work of Betye Saar. Both artists share an interest in folklore, spirituality, and the power of found materials. It is a reminder that art thrives on the unexpected. It's not about perfection, it is about embracing the beauty of imperfection.