Published by Royal Academy of Arts. Text by Kathleen Soriano, Linsey Young.
In this survey on British artist Eileen Cooper (born 1953), early works are illustrated alongside previously unseen drawings, paintings, prints, ceramics and portraits. The authors consider Cooper’s work in relation to the collections of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, including works by Doig, Rego and Picasso.
British artist Eileen Cooper (born 1953) is known for her strong and passionate figuration. This lovely new sketchbook reveals Cooper’s fascination with the female body in various mediums, from pencil and crayon to charcoal and gouache, and celebrates her work in all its joyful intimacy.
Eileen Cooper: Body and Soul