Ending 15th May, 2025 14:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 170

Lot 170 - Helen Beard (British 1971-), 'Swing Low', 2022

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Helen Beard (British 1971-), 'Swing Low', 2022

Sold for £3,750

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Condition Report

In very good condition
No rips or tears to the canvas
No sign of paint loss or restoration
No apparent issues.

Helen Beard (British 1971-), 'Swing Low', 2022, unique oil on canvas, signed, titled, and dated verso; canvas: 35 x 35cm

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Helen Beard

Helen Beard's artistic practice, rooted in appropriated imagery, delves into themes of gender, sexual psychology, and eroticism. While her creations are inspired by pornographic sources, they transcend mere vulgarity, embodying a sense of joy and celebration. The artworks vividly capture the essence of sexual experience through a vibrant, technicolor palette and stylized forms, enhanced by a diverse array of fluid brushstrokes that caress the surfaces of the figures, reminiscent of gentle touches. Beard's work significantly reclaims sexual imagery from the male gaze that often dominates representations of sexuality in art.