"Paintings are like a big weight on my back."

Cecily Brown (1969)
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About Cecily Brown

Cecily Brown is a British painter known for her dynamic and sensual works that blur the line between figuration and abstraction. Born in London in 1969, Brown studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and quickly rose to prominence in the contemporary art scene. Her paintings often explore themes of sexuality, femininity, and the human form, in a style that is both visceral and expressive.

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