Ida

For New York artist and violinist Ida Pearle, music, art
and childhood delights are harmoniously intertwined.

text by caroline foreman

Artist, musician, composer, children’s book creator… Ida Pearle has many strings to her bow. As a child, she loved to draw, and also studied the violin. She went on to do a fine arts degree, majoring in figurative drawing and painting, and then spent several years recording and touring. However, she is most well known for her beautiful and intricate hand-cut paper collages for children. “I try to make imagery for children which reflects a child’s inherent sense of curiosity, freedom and playfulness,” Ida tells us. “There is a lot of movement in my pictures – music and visual art really connect for me.” Heartfelt and sensitive, her collages and sketches capture a range of emotions, from the still, intimate moments between parents and children, to the sheer, joyful delight of being a child.

To purchase Ida’s prints or collages, visit idapearle.com


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