56 x 56 cm | 22 x 22 in
Subject: Objects / Still Life
Tags: Spray Paint, Vibrant
Original painting in spray paint, posca pen and matt emulsion on canvas.
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Classical busts and urns abound and come alive in the joyfully vivacious works of Lucy Withers. Interrogating and subverting Britain's national collections of statues and archaeological finds from around the world, Lucy's work offers a new, alternative archive. In works such as 'KLEPTOKRAT' and 'INSIDE the LOOTED TROVE II', the contrast between the quick, fluid marks of the spray paint contrasts with the strong base shapes and colourful details of the pieces, echoing defacing graffiti that, in this case, comprises the work itself. Capitalising on our gut reactions to the idea of defacement, and what we seek to preserve, this rebellious medium, its bold colours and classical subjects combine to create an assertive, confrontational body of work that challenges the very nature of collecting and preservation.
Benedict Carpenter van Barthold, Principal Lecturer at Nottinham Trent's School of Art and Design:
'Lucy’s work is bright, vibrant and totally arresting. We were impressed by the way in which she pushed at the boundaries of what a contemporary painting practice can be.'