Cecily Brown is a British painter who combines figuration and abstraction in her large, gestural works. Inspired by artists like Willem de Kooning, Brown expands upon the principles of Abstract Expressionism, describing her process as a type of performance wherein her brushstrokes and movements are visible as part of the finished work.

Cecily Brown’s Red Rum explores the interplay between abstraction and figuration, evoking a dynamic and chaotic landscape. Her expressive brushstrokes and layered textures create a sense of movement, blurring the boundaries between nature and the human subconscious. The work reflects her fascination with transformation, decay, and the visceral energy of the natural world.