Studio Visit: Chantal Joffe RA

Many of you will have come across Chantal’s very personal portraits of women. If you were able to visit the ‘Real Families’ exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum at the end of 2023, you would have seen a whole room of Chantal’s paintings. This special visit is a unique opportunity to meet the painter in her workplace and engage with her art.

Chantal Joffe’s work often focuses on the female figure, exploring themes of motherhood, femininity, and identity. She is known for her bold use of colour and expressive brushwork, creating intimate and emotional portraits that capture the essence of her subjects. Chantal’s work is both personal and universal, inviting viewers to connect with the emotions and experiences depicted in her paintings.

Chantal’s work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world, including the Saatchi Gallery in London, the National Portrait Gallery in London, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. She has received critical acclaim for her work, with reviewers praising her sensitive portrayal of the human figure and her ability to capture the emotional complexity of her subjects.