Blue Velvet
Collection:UAL Art Collection
Date: 2018
Artist: Lily Kemp (British)
Dimensions:
100 x 120 x 3.5cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Object number: UAC 974
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DescriptionLily studied BA Fine Art: Painting at Wimbledon College of Arts. She says:
'My work explores the representation of women in visual culture and within art history, in particular the representation of those from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background.
In recognising the importance of representation, and the effect that negative and limiting stereotypes towards minorities has, I want to put forward new positive images of the women I am painting.
Collage plays a central role in my work process, the figures in my work are sourced from mass media. In my paintings I enjoy creating multiple visual layers in my work, using visual suggestions of drapery and holes to conceal and reveal new spaces within the painting.'
'My work explores the representation of women in visual culture and within art history, in particular the representation of those from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background.
In recognising the importance of representation, and the effect that negative and limiting stereotypes towards minorities has, I want to put forward new positive images of the women I am painting.
Collage plays a central role in my work process, the figures in my work are sourced from mass media. In my paintings I enjoy creating multiple visual layers in my work, using visual suggestions of drapery and holes to conceal and reveal new spaces within the painting.'