The artwork, titled “Fulcrum,” was created by Jenny Saville in 1999 and is representative of the Neo-Expressionism art movement. It falls within the genre of nude painting (nu) and figurative art.
The artwork presents a striking composition of three intertwined, corpulent female bodies. Through bold brushstrokes and a pronounced use of light and shadow, Saville brings attention to the intricacies of flesh and the human form. The bodies, piled atop one another, create a mass that blurs the lines between the individual figures, emphasizing the collective physicality and weight. Saville’s approach is unapologetically raw and visceral, challenging traditional norms of beauty and representation in art. The palette is predominantly composed of pale skin tones with hints of blue, green, and red, further evoking a sense of realism and the underlying physicality of the figures. The painting’s large scale adds to its imposing presence, compelling viewers to confront the vivid and unidealized portrayal of the human body.
