My work begins with Joy
My art has always been far more than simply making a painting. It is a place that brings me joy and hope. I have always found it easier to express myself creatively than with words and through painting I want to express a celebration of joy and my love for painting. I was a make up artist for over fifteen years which I enjoyed but when I became a mother in 2009 my family life and commitments changed my priorities and I gave up a successful career to stay at home and bring up my children. Painting for me is as much about the imperfections and the layers that unfold and allow you to see into the process of the paint. Flowers gradually became a natural focus, allowing me to combine my love of colour and a way to stay connected to nature and to explore the fragile, powerful energy of life.
My work now explores the space between reality and invention and my children are older so I am able to dedicate more time to my painting. I returned to study fine art as a mature student and graduated with a first-class Honours degree. I am a member of The Society of Women Artists, a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers. This all helps me remain connected to a wider artistic community that continues to inspire and challenge me.
I want my paintings to bring warmth and happiness into the space. ultimately my aim is to create paintings that are not only visually engaging but emotionally uplifting . Celebrating painting and the joy and respite it can bring into our lives and I hope my paintings leave a room feeling more alive and more hopeful and fill the room with joy and love.
ARTIST C.V.
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Herts Open Studios September 2026 I will be open Sunday 6 September from 3pm to 8pm for the first day I am also open on the 10, 17, 23, 24 and 26 September from 1pm to 3pm other days and times may be available by appointment via my email at victoriaperloff@yahoo.co.uk
The Other Art Fair 8 -11 October 2026 Truman Brewery, Shoreditch opens on Thursday Night 8 October to Sunday 11 October 20% discount code is 20PERLOFF
18 October Exhibiton in Covent Garden St Pauls Church more details to follow.
The Painters and Stainers Guild Hall 21 to 24 October 2026
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The Mall Galleries London July 2026
Stephenson’s Gallery February 2026
The Garrison Chapel September 2025
Painters and Stainers Guild Hall October 2025
The Mall Galleries London July 2025
Painters and Stainers Guild Hall October 2024
Painters and Stainers Guild Hall October 2023, 2022
The Nunnery Bow January 2022
Middlesex University March 2022
The Crypt London October 2021
The Mall Galleries 2018
Espacio Gallery March 2018
Lauderdale House for Art of Imagination 2018
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First Fine Art Degree BA (Hons) Middlesex University 2018 to 2022
St Cuthberts Paper Mill Award at the Society of Women Artists exhibition 2016
Recent Exhibitons
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The Society of Women Artists Exhibition at the Mall Galleries June 2026
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Stephenson Gallery York February 2026
City, Country
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Garrison Chapel Exhibition Chelsea
London
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Painters and Stainers Exhibition October 2025
City, Country
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