‘The pictures Paula made during the 1980s were rooted in personal experiences, and she ended up keeping many of them as mementos,’ says Erin Manns, director of exhibitions at Victoria Miro. ‘The paintings in this exhibition, perhaps more than any others, helped her to understand herself and those close to her. She created a cast of characters and hybrid human-animal creatures that helped represent milestone moments in her life, and helped her tackle darker and more sinister themes.’
Hannah Silver reviews Paula Rego: Letting Loose, on view at Victoria Miro London until 11 November 2023.
Read the full review here.
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Installation view
Paula Rego: Letting Loose
22 September–11 November 2023
Victoria Miro, Gallery I, 16 Wharf Road, N1 7RW
© Ostrich Arts Ltd
Courtesy Ostrich Arts Ltd and Victoria Miro
