Sara Pope 'Wild Cherry' Print Available

Artist: Sara Pope
Title: Wild Cherry
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 40 x 40 cm
Edition: 50
Prices: £350

  

Sara Pope is a contemporary British pop artist renowned for her distinctive, large-scale paintings of bold, glossy lips. Her art explores themes of beauty, communication, and desire, drawing heavily on her unconventional professional background in mathematics, graphic design, and a successful career as a shoe designer for high-end brands like Paul Smith and Lacoste.

Pope's signature style blends the technical precision from her design background with the visual language of fashion and advertising. Her process is meticulous, beginning with staged photoshoots where models' expressions are captured with specific makeup and lighting. The final paintings are built using several thin, diluted layers of oil paint, often mixed with actual lipstick, to achieve a hyperrealistic, high-shine finish that is instantly recognizable. This slick aesthetic challenges viewers to reflect on society's obsession with perfection and consumerism.

Her work has garnered international acclaim, featured in numerous exhibitions and art fairs, including the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London and SCOPE Miami. A notable achievement includes a portrait of Pope Francis being accepted into the Vatican's permanent collection, making her the first British female artist in over seven decades to have her artwork displayed there. Pope has also collaborated with major brands like Christian Louboutin and Piaget, and her art is held in collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum.