- Slade School of Fine Art
- Saint Julian's School
Paula Rego developed a psychologically charged figurative practice from Portuguese folklore, fairy tales, family relations, political violence and gender. Large pastel works use staged models and theatrical interiors to make power relations physically explicit.
Painting; pastel; printmaking
Artist Films
Paula Rego at the Curwen Studio | TateShots
Major Works
- 1987The Maids
- 1988The Dance
- 1994Dog Woman
- 1998–99Abortion Series
- 1988The Family
- 1987The Policeman’s Daughter
- 1998Angel
- 1988The Cadet and His Sister
- 2004Possession
- 2001–02Jane Eyre series
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
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