Liorah Tchiprout

Liorah Tchiprout (b. 1992, London) is a contemporary British artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, printmaking, drawing, and sculpture. Based in London, she is best known for her psychologically charged figurative works that explore themes of girlhood, memory, Jewish identity, and intergenerational connection. Her work is distinguished by her unique process of constructing handmade dolls—often crafted with human hair, miniature clothing, and intricate accessories—which she uses as models for her paintings and prints. These figures exist in a liminal space between reality and imagination, allowing Tchiprout to explore emotional narratives and theatrical compositions rooted in personal and cultural memory.

Tchiprout studied Fine Art Printmaking at the University of Brighton, graduating in 2016, and later completed a Master’s degree at Camberwell College of Arts in 2020. Her training in printmaking continues to inform her painterly approach, which often incorporates layered surfaces, delicate tonal transitions, and a strong sense of atmosphere. Her work draws inspiration from Yiddish literature, Jewish theatre, and historical female protagonists, creating intimate scenes that centre women’s experiences and emotional interiority.

Since graduating, Tchiprout has rapidly established herself as a rising voice in contemporary figurative art. She has presented solo exhibitions at institutions and galleries including Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, Marlborough Gallery, Brocket Gallery, and Oxmarket Contemporary. Her work has also been included in notable group exhibitions such as the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and Bloomberg New Contemporaries. In recognition of her growing impact, she has received several awards and nominations, including the Sunny Dupree Family Award for a Woman Artist and multiple shortlistings for the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize.

Tchiprout’s work is held in major public and private collections, including the Arts Council Collection and the Government Art Collection in the UK. Through her evocative and deeply personal imagery, she continues to develop a distinctive visual language that merges storytelling, craft, and emotional depth, positioning her as an important emerging artist of her generation.