The right to undress and sin (27 works)

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Category: art and hand-drawn graphics for adults, 18+

American artist Lee Price believes that eating is a completely natural process, yet many are ashamed of their relationship with food, which can sometimes be truly unhealthy. Working both as an artist and an object of observation, Price explores women's complexities around food consumption through the prism of her own addiction to sweets and fast food.

Lee Price is a New York-based artist. Lee practices figurative painting and creates delicate pastel works that explore the deepest aspects of femininity. In her work, Lee tries to focus on the inherent female need to care for others before herself.

Consolation

"I mostly paint self-portraits. In my work, I try to show a certain confusion. To show that state when reality becomes too uncomfortable for us and what we do about it. Sometimes these actions plunge us into even greater discomfort, but I try not to focus only on the negative aspect, but also to show the positive side of this escape… but mostly its absurdity."

Snacks

Many women, raised by their parents and society, care about others first and themselves second. Because of this, many women are forced to suppress their desires, their appetites, and then secretly indulge their weaknesses. And I'm not just talking about food; there are many such moments in a woman's life.

Sleeping with Peaches

The paintings usually take place in a bed or bathroom, as these are personal spaces, a place of solitude, and not quite the usual place for eating. The intimacy of the setting emphasizes the secrecy of the compulsive behavior, and the surrounding environment emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. I am simply trying to show the fact that we attribute qualities to food that are not inherent to it, seeking comfort in an inappropriate source. In some works, the sense of loss of control and the feverish atmosphere is evident (for example, "Snacks" or "Sleeping"). I show how our obsessive states distract us from reality. We convince ourselves that the temporary relief we receive will last a very long time and will help us avoid unpleasant feelings. But in reality, we only prolong and intensify our suffering. In most of the works, the women's faces are not visible. This reflects the awareness of the shamefulness of such actions."

Lemon Slices II

"I use food as a metaphor for the ways we try to hide our true selves," Price says in the description of the series.

The artist's works are set in private spaces. The bedroom or bathroom are places where it's difficult to catch someone eating. This setting is intended to highlight the absurd criminality of food consumption.

Lemon Meringue

The artist seems to look down on her models—this allows her to recreate a situation where a person seems to see themselves and their unconventional behavior from the outside, yet still can't stop.

Happy Meal

Lee says the following about her choice of career as an artist:

"My thoughts motivate me to create. I think that's the essence of art." If you have something to say, you have to find a way to say it, and you simply must SAY IT. And I have thoughts that I personally find very important. But more importantly, I feel the impact and importance of it for others. Art is a way to connect with people."

Cupcakes

Price's heroine shouldn't be pitied or judged. Lee's paintings are a challenge to anyone who tries to criticize women for their absurd love of food, where the main slogan is "Fuck you, guys!"

Blueberry Pancakes

Jam Donuts

Crispy Chocolate Balls for Breakfast

Ice Cream II

Sunday

Self-portrait with Chinese food

Hot Chocolate

Lisa in the bath with chocolate cake

Tea

Sleeping aya

Butter

Lemon Wedges III

Full (I'm full)

Bouillon

Bowl

Cherry Cheesecake

Strawberry Shortcake

Cup of Tea

Boston Pie