ERIC FISCHL Without title 1 , 2009

Highly acclaimed for his depictions of American suburbia and the taboo undercurrents that run throughout, Eric Fischl is a painter, draughtsman and sculptor. Fischl’s subject matter is often highly controversial and tackles themes such as adolescent sexuality and voyeurism – Bad Boy and Birthday Boy both portray young boys observing older women appearing in provocative positions upon a bed. Creating in the style of neo-expressionism and often likened to such artists as Degas, Fischl is unafraid of controversy; he has stated: ‘I vowed that I would never let the unspeakable also be unshowable. I would paint what could not be said.’ His 9/11 memorial sculpture, Tumbling Woman was a stark and moving tribute to the victims who jumped from the buildings after the planes hit – this sculpture was met with outrage and removed from its site within a week of its installation, of this, Fischl has said: ‘It’s meant to touch, in a way, to connect you on the inside, so you don’t feel so alone and vulnerable’ - further exemplifying his need to evoke emotion and reflection with his art. Less

Highly acclaimed for his depictions of American suburbia and the taboo undercurrents that run throughout, Eric Fischl is a painter, draughtsman and sculptor. Fischl’s subject matter is often highly controversial and tackles themes such as adolescen More