Draft:Becky Beasley

Becky Beasley (born 1975) is a contemporary artist based in Hastings, England, known for her work in sculpture, photography, and text. Her artistic practice is characterised by an engagement with literature, particularly the writings of William Faulkner, Herman Melville, Bernard Malamud, and Thomas Bernhard, as well as a commitment to historical research.

Biography
Beasley's artworks, described as "mute and minimal" by art critic Christy Lange in Frieze Focus, often lead viewers into unexpected literary realms. Over the past decade, her work has been influenced by the writings of renowned authors, shaping her exploration of themes related to the ethics of dialogue and the coexistence of different narratives within art. Alessio Ascari, an editor, has referred to her creations as 'mental objects,' emphasizing the ambiguity of the term 'mental' to encompass both conceptual and instinctual aspects embedded in her practice.

Themes and approach
Beasley's artistic focus extends to spatial experiences, particularly those related to interior and domestic environments. She has developed a practice that delves into the image and the boundaries of language. Employing an abstracted grammar of the everyday, Beasley draws inspiration from personal experiences and literary references to capture moments of complexity and ambiguity in her work.

Academic background
Beasley earned her Master of Arts (MA) in Fine Art (Photography) from the Royal College of Art, London, in 2002. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) with First Class Honours in Fine Art/Art History at Goldsmiths College, London, in 1999. She attended a Foundation Art and Design program at Winchester School of Art in 1995.

Selected exhibitions
Beasley's work has been showcased in solo exhibitions at prominent institutions worldwide, including Tate Britain, Serpentine Gallery, Spike Island, Leeds Art Gallery, Towner Eastbourne, 80WSE Gallery, South London Gallery, and SKUC Gallery. Her participation in group exhibitions encompasses venues such as Bluecoat, Whitechapel Gallery, Kunstverein Munich, and Kunsthalle Bern.