About Lou
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.
“Through the layers of paint,
I conceal and reveal layers of myself.”
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.