About Lou
“Through the layers of paint, I conceal and reveal layers of myself.”
I’m an abstract artist working primarily in two-dimensional multimedia, yet my work is deeply rooted in the exploration of dimension and space.
My creative process is a journey that blends planning with intuition, allowing me to react instinctively and be vulnerable in the moment.
Each piece seeks to evoke a sense of depth and movement, reaching beyond the flat surface to invite viewers into a layered experience. When I’m in the flow, I feel a powerful connection with the surrounding energy, which becomes an essential part of the work itself.
Artist Statement
My work is all about the masks we wear and the ones we take off over time. As I paint, I often scrape and sand, adding new layers – is similar to peeling back the masks I’ve worn as a son, brother, husband, father, and more. Sometimes I remove those old masks, other times I add new ones without fully letting go of previous ones. These masks hold onto beliefs, prejudices, and regrets, and they leave a mark on me, even when I try to leave them behind. My marks aren’t just decoration; they’re echoes of what’s going on inside me. Just like masks they can obscure or distort reality, sometimes hiding what’s real. Through my new series of paintings, I aim to unmask myself, discovering what remains beneath the layers. Maybe I’ll find me, or maybe I’ll discover something more complex.