Sara Pope 'Rosso Corsa' Print Available

Artist: Sara Pope
Title: Rosso Corsa
Medium: 2 Layer Gloss on Giclee Print
Size: 100 x 80 cm
Edition: 20
Price: £850

 

UK artist Sara Pope, born in Stoke on Trent, has carved a distinctive niche in the contemporary art world with her iconic, highly seductive paintings of voluptuous lips. Drawing on a fascinating background that includes a degree in mathematics, a diploma in footwear design, and a successful career as a shoe designer for brands like Paul Smith and as a magazine art director, Pope's work is deeply informed by the aesthetics of fashion and media. Her paintings explore themes of beauty, desire, femininity, and the power of communication, using the slick, glossy visual language she encountered in the advertising world.

Pope's unique process begins with a photographic session involving models, makeup, and specific lighting to capture unique expressions, which then serve as the foundation for her artwork. She applies numerous thin layers of oil-diluted paint, sometimes even mixing in lipstick, and blends them meticulously to create a flawless, hyper real, and almost glass like finish that emulates the seamless perfection of digital imagery. This technique, which eradicates visible brush strokes, challenges viewers to reflect on idealised beauty and consumer culture. Her work has been exhibited globally in prestigious venues such as the Saatchi Gallery in London and SCOPE Miami. A notable moment in her career was when her original portrait of Pope Francis was accepted into the Vatican collection in 2014, making her the first British female artist in over 70 years to have a piece in their collection. Sara Pope continues to captivate international audiences with her bold vision and ability to unite commercial aesthetics with social commentary.