Lisa Brice, the R50 Million South African Artist. South African contemporary artist Lisa Brice secured her place as one of South Africa's highest-earning living artists
when her painting No Bare Back, After Embah sold for a staggering $3 166 000 on Sothebys The Now sale in New York.
LISA BRICE (SA, 1968 -)
'WOMAN'
1992
COLOURED LASER PRINT ON PAPER
SHEET SIZE : 18CM X 12CM
FRAMED SIZE : 66CM X 56CM
HAND SIGNED, TITLED & NUMBERED BY ARTIST
EDITION /101
FRAMED (NEW)
MINT CONDITION
During a trip to Thailand, she was confronted by the disconnect between the promotion of the sex trade and the lived realities of the women involved. Lisa Brices print Woman is razor-sharp, literally, as it depicts an exploited sex worker like the ones she saw in Thailand. Appalled by one Thai bar sign that read pussy pulls razor blades, Brice creates this shudder-inducing image.
LISA BRICE CURRENTLY HOLDS THE RECORD FOR
THE HIGHEST EARNING LIVING ARTIST IN SOUTH AFRICA
Lisa Brice is a highly regarded South African artist known for her distinctive paintings that explore themes of gender, identity, and the female experience. Born in Cape Town in 1968, she later moved to London, where she currently resides and continues to create powerful artworks.
Brice's work often centers around the female form, capturing moments of vulnerability, strength, and self-reflection. Her paintings combine elements of figuration and abstraction, with bold brushstrokes and a rich color palette that create a sense of energy and movement. Through her art, Brice challenges societal norms and questions traditional representations of women, inviting viewers to engage with and reconsider established narratives.
Lisa Brice has exhibited in numerous galleries and institutions worldwide. Her paintings have gained significant critical acclaim and have been acquired by prestigious collections, indicating her increasing influence and the growing appreciation for her artistic vision.
Lisa Brice was born in 1968 in Cape Town, South Africa and studied printmaking at Michaelis School of Fine Arts in Cape Town, from which she graduated in 1990. Today, she lives between London and Trinidad. She typically works with two-dimensional images, drawing upon a variety of media sources including photographs of herself and friends. Her subject matter is deeply personal and often addresses the difficulties and harsh realities surrounding sex, sexuality and violence.
IN THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART (WASHINGTON DC)
In 2018, Brice had a solo exhibition at Tate Britain, London as part of their Art Now series. A major institutional exhibition by the artist opened at KM21, The Hague in November 2020 featuring new paintings and works on paper.
REPRESENTED BY THE GOODMAN GALLERY, JOHANNESBURG
HIGHEST PAID ON AUCTION FOR A PRINT, £7,500, PHILLIPS, 2020
HIGHEST PAID ON AUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA, ASPIRE AUCTION, 2023, R1 258 125
HIGHEST PAID ON AUCTION FOR A PAINTING, SOTHEBYS NYC, 2021, $3 166 000
