Suki, 2010

John DuPret’s paintings are a bold and unflinching celebration of the human form in its most honest and intimate state. His subjects, often voluptuous, aging, and unapologetically real, defy the sanitised ideals of beauty that dominate mainstream art. Each composition is rich with texture and pattern, from the folds of flesh to the intricate fabrics and backgrounds, all rendered with meticulous attention to detail. DuPret’s palette is vibrant yet natural, allowing skin tones to vary and breathe, hinting at the passage of time and the stories held in each line and contour. His work is a powerful statement about body acceptance, intimacy and identity. His artistry challenges societal norms while offering a compelling, humane view of physical beauty.

DuPret has experimented with a number of styles, some of his most successful being those exploring spanking and other kink in an art nouveau setting.