Born and raised in New York, Patricia Field opened her first boutique, "THE PANTS PUB, LTD.," at 24 years old. The boutique eventually transformed into the eponymous "Patricia Field" and, as it moved throughout the East Village, formed a community known as the "House of Field." The term "house" has been used since the 1970s in the New York underground scene, particularly among Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities, as a term representing a chosen family that lives and supports each other beyond conventional frameworks. Today, the "House of Field" still comprises staff, designers, artists, and beauty professionals affiliated with Patricia Field's boutique, as well as people who admire her, maintaining its presence as a vital element of the boutique's legacy.

A distinctive feature of the boutique was the vibrant art that adorned the entire space, from walls and display windows to dressing room doors. Field, a maternal figure within the House, supported artists by purchasing and displaying their work, and in turn, artists gifted her with portraits as a token of their admiration and affection.

The beloved boutique "Patricia Field" closed its doors in spring 2016, and approximately 190 major pieces from the art collection were acquired by the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection. These works candidly portray human desires, converting them into positive energy with an exaggerated touch and questioning what it means to live authentically. The glittery artworks and glamorous attire of those surrounding Field serve as armor to protect themselves from the dark side of humanity brought on by social structures. Those who wear this fierce armor are individuals who, despite being vulnerable to an unjust society, continue to resist falling victim to systemic mistreatment and othering.