Sam Taylor-Wood ('Self-portrait in Single-breasted Suit with Hare')

Sitterback to top

• Sam Taylor-Wood (1967-), Artist. Sitter associated with 6 portraits, Artist of 2 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sam Taylor-Wood (1967-), Artist. Artist of 2 portraits, Sitter associated with 6 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This defiant self-portrait was included in Mute at White Cube 2; an exhibition infused with references to the fragility of life following the artist's battle with cancer. The stuffed hare is both a traditional symbol of lust and passion and also a reference to the loss of hair associated with chemotherapy treatment.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Howgate, Sarah; Nairne, Sandy, A Guide to Contemporary Portraits, 2009, p. 22
• Rideal, Liz, Insights: Self-portraits, 2005, p. 37

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Pets and animals
• Self-portraits