Cecily Brown (b. 1969, London) is one of the most acclaimed figures in contemporary painting, seamlessly navigating the balance between figuration and abstraction. Her practice draws from a rich tapestry of art historical references including the dramatic compositions of Baroque art, the haunting fractured forms of Francis Bacon, the gestural expressionism of Willem de Kooning, and the fantastical worlds of Hieronymus Bosch. Brown's paintings and prints are characterized by vigorous brushwork, layered surfaces, and a dynamic visual language that is both evocative and elusive.
Her printmaking practice, including digital archival prints like this signed limited edition print, extends her exploration of form, color, and narrative into works on paper. Brown's prints showcase her ability to translate the energy and psychological complexity of her paintings into intimate editions, offering collectors access to her distinctive approach to abstraction and figuration. She has stated, "One of the main things I would like my artwork to do is to reveal itself slowly, continuously, and for you never to feel that you're really finished looking at something."
In the late 1990s, alongside contemporaries such as Peter Doig, Chris Ofili, and Neo Rauch, Brown played a pivotal role in revitalizing contemporary painting. Her artworks have been exhibited at major institutions including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC, Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid, and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark. She currently lives and works in New York City.
