Rebecca Jane Warren

Place: Pinhoe

Born: 1965

Biography:

Rebecca Jane Warren was born in 1965 in Pinhoe, Exeter, United Kingdom. She is a British visual artist and sculptor, particularly well known for her works in clay and bronze and for her arranged vitrines. Warren studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths' College, University of London from 1989 to 1992, receiving a BA (Hons). She then attained a Masters in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art & Design, London from 1992 to 1993. From 1993 to 1994, she was an artist-in-residence at the Ruskin School, Oxford University, Oxford. Until 1997, a large part of Warren's output was produced as a collaboration with artist Fergal Stapleton. Warren's early sculptures were made primarily using clay and often depicted the nude female form, tackling themes of sexuality by making reference to other historical works and artists. Warren's more recent works have included more sculptures made in metal media such as bronze and steel. In 2009, the artist exhibited her first work in welded steel at her exhibition entitled Feelings. In 2009 the Serpentine Gallery exhibited the first major solo survey of her work. In 2010, The Renaissance Society, in collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago, presented Warren's first solo exhibition in an American museum. Also in 2014, she was made a Professor of Painting and Sculpture at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. The artist currently lives and works in London.