Cecily Brown is a British contemporary artist known for her large-scale paintings that explore the themes of sexuality, eroticism, and the human body. She was born in London in 1969 and studied at the Slade School of Fine Art.
Brown's early work was influenced by the figurative tradition of the 20th century, particularly the work of Willem de Kooning and Francis Bacon. Her paintings often feature fragmented body parts and suggestive imagery, rendered in lush, vibrant colors. She is also known for her use of expressive brushwork and gestural marks.
Throughout her career, Brown has exhibited extensively in galleries and museums around the world. In 2018, a major retrospective of her work was held at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. Her work is included in the collections of major museums such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Tate Modern.
In addition to her painting practice, Brown has also worked in other mediums, including printmaking and sculpture. She has collaborated with fashion designer Miuccia Prada on several projects, including designing prints for a line of handbags.
Cecily Brown is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary painters working today, and her work continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world.