... colour. In "Human Toilet Revisited" the colours are dirty yellows, greys and blacks, which make us perceive the idea of depression and boredom. This image can relate to all of us deep down. Lucas does use letterform through her work but she mostly observes gestures and uses them through out her art. An example is the sculpture "Get Hold of This" 1994-5, which is a plaster form of two arms resting on each other with one arm up with the hand clenched like the fist. This is easily recognisable to any of us, and gives the effect of anger, arguing and fighting. Lucas uses many common gestures, which are renowned throughout today's society. Another example is "Receptacle of Lurid Things" 1991. It is a wax model of a middle finger by itself. This is widely known by the public for being "F*ck off". Lucas does not need to use words as ...

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