Lisa Brice

At Lougher Contemporary, we are proud to present a curated selection of works by Lisa Brice, one of the most compelling figurative painters of her generation. Brice’s practice reshapes how women are seen in art history, reclaiming the female figure from the traditional male gaze and re-establishing it as an independent, self-possessed presence. Her women—often depicted smoking, painting, or simply occupying space—radiate agency, mystery, and quiet defiance.

Born in Cape Town and now based in London, Brice draws deeply from her South African heritage, Caribbean visual culture, and the legacy of studio portraiture. Her distinctive palette—signature electric blues, deep reds, and glowing neons—transforms her subjects into silhouettes that feel both intimate and otherworldly. Brushstrokes flicker between control and looseness, creating compositions that pulse with energy and narrative tension.