Sarah Lucas ('Self-Portrait with Fried Eggs')

Sitterback to top

• Sarah Lucas (1962-), Artist. Sitter in 15 portraits, Artist of 12 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sarah Lucas (1962-), Artist. Artist of 12 portraits, Sitter in 15 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Lucas's provocative self-portraits question traditional depictions of women and challenge the clichéd image of the modern artist at work. In this work, Lucas appears in her characteristic macho pose and androgynous dress, creating an image of defiant femininity.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Howgate, Sarah; Nairne, Sandy, A Guide to Contemporary Portraits, 2009, p. 21

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Contemporary Portraits (1 March 2012 - 22 April 2012)
• Sarah Lucas Self-Portraits (19 March 2011 - 11 September 2011)

Portrait setback to top

• Self-Portraits: Iris prints by Sarah Lucas, 1990-8

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Chairs
• Self-portraits