About the artwork
A portrait of a woman's face is depicted through horizontal bands of red and dark tones,suggesting a fragmented or layered visual experience. The composition features a central female visage,rendered with visible brushstrokes and a muted palette,overlaid with broad horizontal stripes of red and dark grey or black. The red bands obscure parts of the face,particularly across the eyes and mouth,while allowing other features to emerge from the background. The overall impression is one of a partially concealed or revealed identity.
This work is part of a series that frequently incorporates images of women,often referencing popular culture and cinematic influences. The layering of the portrait with striped patterns can be interpreted in relation to the artist's broader practice of working with flags and textiles to explore themes of identity and representation. The use of a giclée print with screen print glosses allows for a reproduction that retains textural qualities and visual depth,characteristic of the artist's mixed media approach.
Expert opinion
Pam Glew's market position is established within the contemporary art sector,particularly for her distinctive mixed media works on fabric. Her technique of painting with bleach and dye on vintage textiles provides a unique material quality that distinguishes her output from traditional painting. The artist's consistent exhibition history,including solo shows and participation in group exhibitions alongside established figures,contributes to her visibility. Her works are present in corporate and private collections,indicating a sustained collector base. The inclusion of her prints in limited editions,such as this one,makes her work accessible to a wider audience,supporting a steady secondary market for these types of pieces.
About the artist
Pam Glew, born in 1978, is a British artist recognized for her distinctive approach to painting on fabric. Her practice, which began around 2005, involves the use of dye, bleach, and mixed media to deconstruct and distress vintage textiles. Initially, she worked on flags with heat guns, ink, and dye, later developing a unique bleaching technique. Glew's work often incorporates found materials such as flags, quilts, brocade, vintage denim, and Japanese prints. Glew's artistic themes frequently explore how identity is constructed by the places individuals inhabit, often featuring images of women to highlight their representation in art history. She has exhibited internationally in solo shows across London, Paris, and Sydney, and participated in over 150 group exhibitions. Her work is held in collections such as Saatchi & Saatchi London and Mitsubishi Bank, and she has undertaken commissions for brands including Armani, Ralph Lauren, MTV, and Microsoft. Glew is also a co-curator at Paxton+Glew Gallery in Brighton.
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