Ladybugs intravenous , crucifixes as a crutch, a Virgin Mary adorned with a condom, a snail on a razor’s edge … Nancy Fouts exalts with its curiosities. A laboratory both provocative and playful surprises, disappoints, shocks and smile.
The impetuous American graduated of the Chelsea School of Art in the 60s. Among the themes she works on, the animal rights, religion, war, sex, dictatorships or death are explored. Artistic references are also very present with Dali, Duchamp, Bacon, medieval art, vanities … With accuracy, an art oppositions and juxtapositions for this mentally alert visual artist, sculptor who conceals treasures with the everyday objects. A breath of fresh air in the art world!