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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: London, United Kingdom (1969)
- Parents: Novelist Shena Mackay and art critic David Sylvester
- Education:
- B-TEC Diploma in Art and Design from Epsom School of Art (1985–87)
- Drawing and Printmaking classes at Morley College, London (1987–89)
- BA Degree in Fine Arts from the Slade School of Art, London (1989–93)
- Early Career: Worked as a waitress and in an animation studio during her studies.
- Awards: First-prize recipient in the National Competition for British Art Students at Slade.
Artistic Development and Influences
- Move to New York: Relocated from London in 1995, seeking artistic independence.
- Influences: Brown's style is influenced by a diverse range of artists including:
- Francisco de Goya
- Willem de Kooning
- Francis Bacon
- Joan Mitchell
- Rubens
- Poussin
- Style: Combines figuration and abstraction, expanding the tradition of abstract expressionism. Known for a painting style suggestive of De Kooning and Oskar Kokoschka.
- Process: Often begins without a precise plan, allowing the final painting to reveal itself during the creative process. Embraces surprise and change in her work.
- Themes: Explores sexuality and attraction through semi-figurative and abstract means. The handling of paint becomes a central subject matter.
Major Works and Recurring Motifs
- Early Recognition: Displayed "Four Letter Heaven" at the Telluride Film Festival (1995), exploring themes of sexuality and pornography.
- Notable Paintings: Titles often drawn from classic Hollywood films and musicals, such as "The Pyjama Game," "The Bedtime Story," and "The Fugitive Kind."
- "Electric Ladyland" Series: Based a series of paintings on a photograph from the 1968 Jimi Hendrix album.
- Site-Specific Installation: Created "Untitled," a permanent installation for the group exhibition "Vertical Paintings" at P.S. 1 (1997).
- Recurring Elements: Expressive figures, nudes, rich colors, luscious paint handling, and animated brushwork are characteristic of her style.
Critical Reception and Historical Significance
- Contemporary Groupings: Often grouped with leading female contemporary painters including Charline von Heyl, Jacqueline Humphries, Laura Owens, Jutta Koether, Amy Sillman, and Emily Sundblad.
- Process Description: Describes her process as "organic," working on multiple pieces simultaneously, allowing layers to dry between applications.
- Critical Responses: While praised for powerful canvases and bold brushwork, some critics have noted a perceived detachment or lack of character in her work.
- Gendered Perspective: Brown's assertive style has been interpreted as confronting both the tradition of Abstract Expressionism (often associated with masculinity) and gendered assumptions about art.
- Legacy: Cecily Brown is recognized as a significant contemporary painter who revitalized painting through her dynamic, sensual, and intellectually engaging works. Her influence can be seen in subsequent generations of artists exploring figuration and abstraction.
Cecily Brown
1969 - , United Kingdom
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Abstract Expressionism
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Francisco de Goya
- Willem de Kooning
- Francis Bacon
- Joan Mitchell
- Rubens
- Poussin
- Date Of Birth: 1969
- Full Name: Cecily Brown
- Nationality: British
- Place Of Birth (City And Country): London, United Kingdom
