Chantal Joffe at her studio in London, April 2009. Blazer: Armani Collezioni. Top and skirt: Alberta Ferretti. Tights: Falke. Necklace and rings: Cartier. Shoes: Rupert Sanderson. Hair products: Bumble and Bumble, including Surf Spray. Makeup: Chanel, including Teint Innocence. Fragrance: Emporio Armani Diamonds Intense. Styling: Clare Richardson/Julian Watson Agency. Hair: James Pecis/D+V Management. Makeup: Florrie White/D+V Management.

Topless in Purple Gloves, 2009. Courtesy of Cheim & Read, New York, and Victoria Miro, London.

Spider, 2009. Courtesy of Cheim & Read, New York, and Victoria Miro, London.

Kelsey, 2009. Courtesy of Cheim & Read, New York, and Victoria Miro, London.

Green Dress Black Knickers, 2009. Courtesy of Cheim & Read, New York, and Victoria Miro, London.