119-saville

Day 24 Week 05

 

Jenny Saville, Branded, 1992, oil on canvas

YBA (Young British Artists) formed a strong regional movement in the early 90’s which helped to catapult London into a position as a center for world art. Saville, who received part of her training in the United States, is interested in perceptions of beauty. Her work often deals with plastic surgery, transgender, and issues of body image.

 
 

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