Grumpy Girl, 2020

Hand-signed by the artist, front Rose Wylie’s Grumpy Girl (2020) is a lithograph that captures her signature raw, expressive style. The work features a loosely rendered female figure in blue with exaggerated features and an intense expression. The rough black outlines and uneven brushstrokes lend a childlike yet deeply evocative quality to the piece. Accompanying the figure are bold, handwritten elements: the year “1956” in red and the fragmented phrase “USHED USHER” in black, adding layers of ambiguity and intrigue. Wylie is known for her unfiltered, intuitive approach to painting and drawing, often drawing inspiration from memory, pop culture, and personal history. This work exemplifies her ability to create dynamic and engaging compositions that blur the line between fine art and visual storytelling. The deliberately imperfect execution and stark contrast between text and imagery invite viewers to interpret the piece in multiple ways, reinforcing Wylie’s playful yet profound artistic language.