Jenny Saville: the anatomy of Painting

National Portrait Gallery

‘Portraits so powerful they override reality’ – Guardian

‘If you see just one art show this summer, make it this’ - Telegraph

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© Images courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery

This exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery brought together 45 works that chronologically traced the career of acclaimed artist Jenny Saville, ranging from intimate charcoal drawings to monumental large-scale oil paintings. Given the scale of many of the works, the lighting design focused on highlighting each piece while maintaining an even, balanced wash throughout the space. This approach created a clean, modern, and welcoming environment, allowing the artwork to speak for itself.