The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background. The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background. The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background. The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise … — artist's signature The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise backgroun… — edge view The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background. — detail The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise backg… — shown hanging
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background.
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background.
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background.
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise … — artist's signature
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise backgroun… — edge view
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise background. — detail
The black and white subject faces head-on, with messy brushstrokes around her head, into the turquoise backg… — shown hanging
Painting by Lily Margaret

Lesley (aka Twiggy)

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

36cm (W) x 46cm (H) x 1cm (D)

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Artwork Description

This piece is, of course, inspired by Lesley Hornby, aka Twiggy. The turquoise background is intended to reminisce on the work of Andy Warhol and his focus on figures in popular culture. The subject appears to break away from the center of the face, symbolising the humanity and imperfection within a person idolized by so many. Breaking up the monochromatic background with the black and white figure disrupts our assumptions on the presentation of celebrities.
This was such a freeing piece to create. Going from traditional techniques to the use of more abstract shapes and free brushstrokes really broke from the norm and contributed to this very unique take on an extremely familiar face. This work is so versatile - but with its gorgeous turquoise background, it would make an excellent centerpiece to any room.
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Lily Margaret 6 artworks | 0 Sold

I am a part-time artist based in Canberra. My subject matter is primarily portraiture in the realism style. I love creating work with a focus on expressive features and a wacky surrealism twist! My art is primarily in oils on canvas, using layering techniques to bring out every bit of detail in even the most seamless faces. Here you'll find paintings with bold use of colour, peculiar subject matter that makes you take a second look, and a combination of traditional and experimental oil techniques that create beauty and wonder in every face! Please get in touch if you have any questions about my work, commissions, or prints! You can also follow along with my process and all my latest work on Instagram

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Lily's studio is in Canberra