Louise Lennon

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In my paintings, I want to capture what I feel as much as what I see. The brightness of the sunlight, the lush greens, the mist and the rain, country roads snuggled by hedges disappearing into the hills. It’s my landscape.

I grew up in a small village in County Armagh with family on both sides of the Armagh Monaghan border and that landscape of drumlins, winding roads, round hills, and hedges influences what feels like home to me.

I look for the peace that can be found in the simplicity of the everyday, evoking memories of place and time, of safety and familiarity. Muddy roads, farm byres, grassy lanes, derelict houses, and the simple process of observing - can be very grounding.

I mainly work oils, using a mix of traditional subject matter with abstract mark making. I like to scratch-through the layers, utilise line, create drama by contrasting light and dark, all with careful consideration of tone. And at times over-emphasising colour to achieve that emotional statement.

 

Bio

Born in London to Irish parents, by the time I was a year old the family had settled back in Ireland, firstly in County Monaghan, and later moving north of the border to County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Skilled in Art and Maths, I initially followed my heart and completed a Foundation Course in Art & Design, followed by a BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at Art College in Belfast (UUB). But an interest in Computer Aided Design, led to two Masters Degrees in Science and Engineering at QUB and UUJ respectively. For over 20 years I have worked in the Telecommunications sector, but throughout this time I continued to paint and develop my style and several years ago I relaunched my artistic career.

I feel like I’ve come full circle and there is an immense sense of achievement in being able to finally fulfil my childhood ambition.

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Solo Exhibitions                   

Kloverhaus Gallery                November 2022         Catching the Light

Kloverhaus Gallery                May 2021                   A Short Walk

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Group Exhibitions             

Sep 2023         Gallery545 Curated Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn

Sept 2023       ‘Otherworld’ Exhibition at Iontas, Castleblayney

Aug 2023        USWA 66th Annual Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast

May 2023        USWA Spring Exhibition at Flowerfields, Portstewart

Apr 2023         ‘Vestiges’ Group Exhibition at Armagh Marketplace

Aug 2022        USWA  65th Summer Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast

Sept 2022       Gallery545 Curated Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn

Aug 2021         USWA 64th Annual Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast

May 2021        USWA Spring Exhibition (online due to Covid)

Mar 2021         ‘Sweeney’s Descent” An Tain Arts Centre, Dundalk.      

Dec 2020        Hiatus Group Exhibition, Kloverhaus Gallery, Moira

Aug 2020        USWA 63rd Annual Exhibition (online due to Covid)

May 2020       Down to Earth USWA Group Exhibition

Aug 2019        USWA 62nd Annual Exhibition

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Awards

2023              Bradbury Art Award, presented at the USWA Annual Exhibition

2022              Past Presidents Award, presented at the UWSA Annual Exhibition

2019              Anna Grant Award for Mixed Media Art, presented at Annual USWA Exhibition

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Exhibits with:

In Klover, Hillsborough and Moira

Gallery545, Malone Road, Belfast

Yard Gallery, Holywood