Lisa Brice’s (b.1968) practice explores the relationships between authors and images. Interested in the representation of women by male artists, Brice recreates and thus re-authors images from the artistic cannon. ‘Untitled’, by Brice, was painted to respond to ‘Parting at Morning’ (1981) by William Rothenstein (1872-1945), which hangs in the Tate. With an altered palette and composition, including removing the pupils of the eye and including a lit cigarette, Brice recasts the original image. By decontextualising the image, Brice invites contemplation and investigation.
Art Now: Lisa Brice is on show at Tate Britain until 27 August 2018.
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