Rippers VIP Room (2023), oil on canvas, 140 x 220 cm
'Ripper's VIP Room', presents a complex and empowering exploration of the female form and agency. The scene depicts a female figure reclined on an old, stained orange armchair in the VIP room of a strip club. Her legs stretch towards the ceiling, obscuring her face and torso, while her long, dark, wavy hair cascades from behind her legs across the chair. Nude except for knickers barely visible between her legs, the figure holds a glass of wine in a celebratory 'cheers' gesture. The room, with its diamond-checkered tiles, outdated grey patterned wallpaper, and green paint in need of refreshment, conveys a sense of wear and history. An ashtray with disposed cigarettes and a packet of cigarettes sits on the arm of the chair, accompanied by a lighter and a half-drunk bottle of wine on the floor. Slotted behind the armchair is Richard Larter's painting 'Strip Club', further enriching the setting.
While the scene might suggest a traditional presentation of the female form directed at the male gaze, 'Ripper's VIP Room' subverts this expectation. Instead, it celebrates female agency, empowerment, and the right to act freely without judgment. The figure's relaxed, confident pose and the luxurious yet tired environment highlight the complexities of identity, choice, and personal freedom, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of femininity and autonomy.
Dimensions
140 x 220 cm
Framing
This work is framed with sustainable Tasmanian oak with a natural, dark stain.
'Ripper's VIP Room', presents a complex and empowering exploration of the female form and agency. The scene depicts a female figure reclined on an old, stained orange armchair in the VIP room of a strip club. Her legs stretch towards the ceiling, obscuring her face and torso, while her long, dark, wavy hair cascades from behind her legs across the chair. Nude except for knickers barely visible between her legs, the figure holds a glass of wine in a celebratory 'cheers' gesture. The room, with its diamond-checkered tiles, outdated grey patterned wallpaper, and green paint in need of refreshment, conveys a sense of wear and history. An ashtray with disposed cigarettes and a packet of cigarettes sits on the arm of the chair, accompanied by a lighter and a half-drunk bottle of wine on the floor. Slotted behind the armchair is Richard Larter's painting 'Strip Club', further enriching the setting.
While the scene might suggest a traditional presentation of the female form directed at the male gaze, 'Ripper's VIP Room' subverts this expectation. Instead, it celebrates female agency, empowerment, and the right to act freely without judgment. The figure's relaxed, confident pose and the luxurious yet tired environment highlight the complexities of identity, choice, and personal freedom, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of femininity and autonomy.
Dimensions
140 x 220 cm
Framing
This work is framed with sustainable Tasmanian oak with a natural, dark stain.
'Ripper's VIP Room', presents a complex and empowering exploration of the female form and agency. The scene depicts a female figure reclined on an old, stained orange armchair in the VIP room of a strip club. Her legs stretch towards the ceiling, obscuring her face and torso, while her long, dark, wavy hair cascades from behind her legs across the chair. Nude except for knickers barely visible between her legs, the figure holds a glass of wine in a celebratory 'cheers' gesture. The room, with its diamond-checkered tiles, outdated grey patterned wallpaper, and green paint in need of refreshment, conveys a sense of wear and history. An ashtray with disposed cigarettes and a packet of cigarettes sits on the arm of the chair, accompanied by a lighter and a half-drunk bottle of wine on the floor. Slotted behind the armchair is Richard Larter's painting 'Strip Club', further enriching the setting.
While the scene might suggest a traditional presentation of the female form directed at the male gaze, 'Ripper's VIP Room' subverts this expectation. Instead, it celebrates female agency, empowerment, and the right to act freely without judgment. The figure's relaxed, confident pose and the luxurious yet tired environment highlight the complexities of identity, choice, and personal freedom, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of femininity and autonomy.
Dimensions
140 x 220 cm
Framing
This work is framed with sustainable Tasmanian oak with a natural, dark stain.