#jennysaville

[skf-fineart]

Jenny Saville (b. 1970)

Red Fates, 2018

Oil on canvas, 94 1/2 x 102 3/8 inches

[freshthoughts2020]

SOVEREIGN SIGHT

9" X12"

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Jaevonn Harris™

[instructionsonback]

ALIQUA NATURA SPECIALIS

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Jaevonn Harris

[arthistoriansdiary]

Plan

Jenny Saville, Plan (1993). Oil on canvas, 274 x 213cm.

Jenny Saville's Plan, created in 1993, is a striking embodiment of her approach to redefining the portrayal of the female form in contemporary art. This analysis aims to delve into the various elements that make Plan a significant work in the realm of modern art and feminist discourse.

The Visual Narrative:

Plan presents a large-scale depiction of a female nude, a subject traditionally associated with beauty and idealization. However, Saville subverts these conventions by presenting a figure that is unapologetically raw and real. The body is marked with lines and contours, reminiscent of surgical markings, which demarcate areas of the flesh. These lines speak to the societal pressures on women to conform to certain physical standards, echoing the invasive nature of cosmetic surgery.

Technique and Style:

Saville's use of oil on canvas is notable for its thick, tactile application, giving the painting a visceral quality that emphasizes the physicality of the body. The exaggerated scale of the work, measuring 274 x 213 cm, confronts the viewer with its imposing presence, making it impossible to ignore or diminish the subject's physicality.

Influences and Inspirations:

Saville's work is heavily influenced by a range of artists, from the voluptuous figures of Peter Paul Rubens to the raw, emotional intensity of Lucian Freud. Yet, she transcends these influences by challenging the traditional male gaze in art, offering a perspective that is deeply rooted in the realities of the female experience.

Feminist Undertones:

Plan resonates with feminist ideas, particularly those related to body politics and the societal scrutiny of female bodies. Saville's work is informed by feminist theories and writers, exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and the complexity of the female experience. The painting becomes a powerful statement against the idealized, often unrealistic standards imposed on women's bodies.

A Canvas for Thought:

How does Jenny Saville's Plan challenge your perceptions of beauty and the representation of the female form in art? What does this painting evoke in you regarding the societal expectations placed on women's bodies?

[beautifulbizarremagazine]

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[gagosiangallery]

A drawing by Jenny Saville is available to collectors around the world in our Art Basel 2018 Online Viewing Room. Saville’s work has long blurred the boundaries between classical figuration and modern abstraction. Her depictions reveal a deep awareness of how the body has been represented over time and across cultures. Currently on view at Gagosian in New York, “Study for Twins” depicts two nude female figures seated atop a simple pedestal. Their limbs become so entangled that it is difficult to distinguish where one body ends and the other begins. For more information, pricing and live assistance, visit Gagosian Online Viewing Room.  ________ Jenny Saville, "Study for Twins," 2017, pencil and graphite stick on paper, 60 1/8 × 47 7/8 inches (152.5 × 121.5 cm) © Jenny Saville

[annesartblog]

‘I want people to know what it is they’re looking at. But at the same time, the closer they get to the painting, it’s like going back into childhood. It’s an abstract piece - it’s becomes the landscape of the brush marks rather than sort of an intellectual landscape’ -Jenny Saville 🎨 . . . . #jennysaville #painting #contemporaryart #art #abstract #scotland #edinburgh #nationalgalleryscotland #gagosiangallery @gagosian @jennysavilleart @jenny_saville_art (at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art)