Lucie Bennett

Contemporary British Artist Exploring Female Identity

Lucie Bennett is a London-based British artist renowned for her exploration of female identity and sexuality through elegant lines, bold block colours, and minimalist forms. Her provocative portraits of women stand as timeless pieces, captivating viewers with their simplicity and modern take on traditional themes of femininity.

Artistic Journey and Style

Bennett studied at Manchester Metropolitan University and L’Ecole Regionale des Beaux-Arts de Nantes in France, where she refined her artistic style. Since emerging in the early 2000s, she has built a reputation for using a diverse range of media, including neon, collage, laser-cut acrylic, and ceramics. However, she remains first and foremost a painter, working primarily with gloss paint on prepared aluminium. Her bold and colourful work is widely collected and has been featured in exhibitions across major cities like London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Style and Techniques

Bennett's work is distinguished by the use of simple lines and block colour forms, which offer a contemporary yet timeless portrayal of the female form. Her preferred medium of gloss paint on aluminium creates a striking contrast between the fluidity of her subjects and the industrial strength of the materials she uses. In addition to painting, Bennett's work often features striking colour combinations, such as bright pinks, oranges, and blues for more dynamic poses, while muted tones are reserved for subtler, more sophisticated expressions.

Themes and Inspiration

Bennett plays with themes of femininity and sexuality, often referencing the traditional association between flora and the female form. She uses juxtaposition as a central element in her work, exploring how the female body has been both celebrated and objectified in art, advertising, and media throughout history. By presenting her subjects in their simplest form, Bennett encourages viewers to project their interpretations, making the work deeply personal and engaging.

Notable Achievements and Exhibitions

Bennett's limited-edition prints, first released in 2005, are highly sought after by collectors. Her works are part of permanent collections, including The Allbright collection, Groucho Club in London, and Virgin Group (across London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Los Angeles). She has also made appearances in popular media, having been featured on The Apprentice and The Culture Show in 2005, and her work was chosen to appear in the French film directed by Jackie Oudney in 2008.