23 February - 02 April 2005
35 Heddon Street, London W1
Elizabeth Peyton presents new paintings and drawings of personal friends and fellow artists, as well as subjects from the worlds of music, film and fashion. Bypassing her subjects' aura of fame, Peyton gives an intimation of their personal history. Her tender portraits are devoid of voyeurism, expressing rather a sensual admiration for the subject which recalls the spirit of Romantic poetry. Subjects in these works include François Truffaut, artist Urs Fischer and musician Keith Richards.