May 7th - June 6th 2013
I am one of the artists taking part in this year's exhibition, exploring the Museum's archives and responding with contemporary art works. Visit the UCL ART MUSEUM WEBSITE.
My works for the exhibition are a series of watercolours titled 'Slade Ladies (Do It Better)'
Responding to UCL Art Museum’s collection of life drawings of female models, made by women who studied at Slade, presents me with a unique opportunity to celebrate ‘female-ness’ within Slade, as a historical institution for women artists, and as a celebration of the female body.
The four watercolours I have made are of nude women who are currently studying at the Slade, in each image a woman recreates the poses of female life models from drawings made by some of the first women to study there. The studies I work from were made between 1893 and 1915. I acknowledge the original works by naming each piece with the first name of the artist who made the drawing; Alice, Dorothy, Ethel and Eveleen.
My contemporary response to these traditional life drawings celebrate the diversity of female beauty, with colour and decoration to bring life and delicacy. I hope to encourage reflection in a society where women continue to feel the pressures of the male gaze and its unrealistic ideals.
It's free so be sure to come and visit! While you are there you can see my work in the Slade Degree Show from May 18th - 23rd!
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