Biography
I have always perused my creativity, having inherited handmade wooden workstations bursting full of oil paints, brushes and palette knifes from my Taid; whom was also a keen painter. I studied 'Fine Art' at Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London) from 2005-2008 by moving from North Wales to London to pursue my passion. My practice explores painting; mainly working in spray-paint, emulsion & acrylic.
My painting practice focuses on colour theory through expressive marks mark making to produce abstract expressionistic paintings. I usually start my paintings with a blank canvas. I sometimes like to use abandoned paintings as a base for some of my works. In contrast I love to sit and draw in black and white in-between my paint drying. I use inspiration from my works to make craft items, prints & jewellery to sell online and at craft markets.
Born in North Wales, UK in 1985; I currently live and work in North West England.
Artist Statement
Gweni-Louu's current practice has an outwardly strong emphasis on colour and pattern; which drives the production of abstract expressionistic paintings mainly on canvas. She explores her own life experiences, observations of people and nature with her own spirituality to create a visual response. Her deep connection with paint translates through expressive mark making, bold strokes and colour play. With a background in Fine Art, Gweni Louu's work moves across from painting to drawing, craft and design.
Exhibitions
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023
Wirral Open Studio Tour, Wellington Road Art Studios, Oxton.
Pink Bag Proj, Fringe Arts Bath, Bath.
Our Gaze, Hamilton Vault Studios, Birkenhead.
2022
Oxton Christmas Open Studios, Wellington Road Art Studios, Oxton.
2019
Group Exhibition, Bay Gallery, Colwyn Bay.
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2016
Open House Weekend, Bow Arts, Tobacco Docks, London.
CPG Gallery 32nd Open Exhibition, London.
2015
CPG Gallery 31 Annual Open Exhibition, London.
2012
Mirabel Open Studios, Mirabel Studios, Manchester.
Haloween Exhibition, Misty Moon Gallery, London.
Mirabel Open Studios, Mirabel Studios, Manchester.
Realitive Values, The Art Lounge, New Mills.
Suggestions on a Postcard, St Johns Church, Gloucester.
2011
Mirabel Selling Studios, Mirabel Studios, Manchester.
Mirabel Open Studio, Mirabel Studios, Manchester.
2010
Scholars Rock Project, Chinese Art Centre, Manchester
Manchester Art Crawl presents Mirabel Open Studio, Mirabel Studios, Manchester.