Lisa Yuskavage: Babie Brood

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Lisa Yuskavage's work redefines figurative painting through her unique characters that serve as both subject and object, challenging viewer perceptions. Her compositions blend realism and abstraction, with color playing a crucial role in conveying meaning. The interplay of high and low culture, alongside themes of harmony and dissonance, adds depth to her art. Yuskavage's painterly techniques draw from art history while resisting strict categorization, emphasizing an emotional formalism where characters and visual elements hold equal significance.