"My Furry Lady" is a captivating series of pencil portraits that draws inspiration from early 19th-century artworks, reimagined through the lens of 1960s feminine glamour. In this body of work, the artist shifts focus from traditional fur to a different kind of adornment—voluminous and sculptural hairdos—transforming the idea of portraiture into a playful yet refined exploration of identity, beauty, and era-specific style. Each drawing portrays a distinct character whose bold hairstyle and confident gaze evoke both elegance and satire, inviting viewers into a world where past and pop culture collide.

Following her previous series The Dearly Departed, which studied post-mortem photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Peck now turns her attention to the living exuberance of another time. The women in My Furry Lady appear as though they’ve stepped out of a John Waters film, embodying a quirky theatricality while maintaining the poise of classical muses. Their expressions are impertinent, charming, and unmistakably self-aware, celebrating femininity in all its stylized excess.

The artist, Peck, skillfully blends classical graphite techniques with contemporary cultural references to create works that are both nostalgic and subversive. My Furry Lady is more than a series of elegant portraits—it is a visual celebration of character, fashion, and the power of self-presentation. Through this series, Peck invites viewers to reflect on the layers of identity, the artifice of beauty, and the enduring influence of eras past on the aesthetics of today.