The works of Lucie Bennett present powerful images of women in different guises; unforgettable sirens, fascinating pin-ups and supernatural nymphettes. Our preconceptions of these deceptively familiar archetypes are constantly challenged by Bennett. The work is modern, graphic and playful while the drawing is beautifully executed, simple but sophisticated.
Bennett’s images are sometimes confrontational, directly challenging the viewer. At other times, her women are elusive, oblivious to the viewer’s gaze, seemingly existing in an other-worldly space beyond the flawless surface of the paint. Gloss paint on aluminium, Bennett’s technique creates a slick, and almost mirrored surface.
As well as being featured several times on BBC2’s The Culture Programme, Bennett was featured on BBC2’s documentary series The Apprentice, as one of London’s up-and-coming artists. Her work was also recently featured in the feature film French Film.
Bennett’s images are sometimes confrontational, directly challenging the viewer. At other times, her women are elusive, oblivious to the viewer’s gaze, seemingly existing in an other-worldly space beyond the surface of the paint.
Bennett gained a BA from Manchester Metropolitan University in Interactive Arts, graduating in 1997. She also studied at L’Ecole Regionale des Beaux-Arts de Nantes in France.
Solo shows have included Untitled at Drella Gallery (2009) Untitled at Opus Gallery (2006) Lucie Bennett New Works at Eyestorm/Britart Gallery (2005), Untitled at The Gallery on Cork Street (2004), and Frill at Space Gallery (2003). Spring 2009 saw her exhibiting at the prestigious Armory Fair in New York for the third year running.
Bennett has also featured in a number of group exhibitions including RCA Secrets at The Royal College of Art, Bob’s Your Uncle at Eyestorm Gallery, New York and Girls In Space at Space Gallery, London. Bennett’s work is shown regularly at art fairs. 
A large painting of Bennett’s is on permanent display in the Press Room at Soho’s Groucho Club; she has been specially commissioned to produce work for Selfridges and House Of Fraser, and is proud to have auctioned work on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust, The British Red Cross and The ME Support Group.
When we came across this limited edition print by Lucie at a place called eyestorm . We fell in love with it and we just had to have it. And you can see why.
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