Rouge g Painting

This series of Artwork was inspired by women in film. I must mention firstly, despite the overly evident cigarette in each image, I am against smoking of any kind. I believe fresh clean air is a gift for our body and our planet that too many people abuse, take for granted, or destroy. What I would like to be clear on is that the object is not the make and model of the Artwork. It is the variety of meaning behind each one of these women’s expression that the viewer can see or feel, I wanted to create. The cigarette, like anything held during a conversation, creates a particular mannerism, attitude, or even confidence, which can really mold, mask or shape a character. Inspired as an Actor by films of Tarantino, Lynch, Scorsese… where the femme fatale was beloved and celebrated, here, I hope the viewer can laugh, reconnect with and embrace the wonderful range of female reactions outside of the ‘smile and look pretty’ hinderance women have come up against for decades. In jest as an Artist, I intended for the observers to question what each one was thinking, create scenarios for them or even a little bit of dialogue with the pop art vibe I created. Unfortunately these are not sold individually. Prints can be made though upon request. ©️Catherinelewis