Sylvia Sleigh's Radical Nudes at Malarkey Gallery
At Malarkey Gallery in New York, a fresh exhibition showcases the impressive nudes created by Sylvia Sleigh, a Welsh artist who passed away in 2010. Among the works displayed is her 1963 piece titled 'The Bridge,' featuring Johanna Lawrenson, a tall brunette influenced by the image of Sleeping Venus. Sleigh chose to depict her friends and models without idealization, portraying them as authentically beautiful. Following her death, the painting was given to a non-profit theatre organization in New York.
Key facts
- Sylvia Sleigh was a Welsh-born artist.
- She died in 2010.
- The exhibition is at Malarkey Gallery in New York.
- The painting 'The Bridge' (1963) features Johanna Lawrenson.
- The work was inspired by Sleeping Venus.
- Sleigh painted friends and paid models.
- The canvas was donated to a not-for-profit theatre company in New York.
- Sleigh kept the painting until her death.
Entities
Artists
- Sylvia Sleigh
- Johanna Lawrenson
Institutions
- Malarkey Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States