Loui jover artist research page x gcse art sketchbook, a level art. The majority of loui jovers current work is drawn with ink and grouches, it is enlivened by the use of recycled papers and sometimes, further adaptions of college and the over lapping of colour. He loves working on large canvases made of old books pages put together as a background. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage. Behind the eyes by loui jover bluethumb online art gallery.
Kunstjournal inspiration sketchbook inspirationsketchbook ideasphotography sketchbookbook. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book. Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there. Loui jover an inspirational australian artist freepik blog. And, unlike most kids, he carried on drawing more and more pieces. Loui jover about loui jover, biography, exhibitions and. Every work is created on a personal collage of vintage books and found paper. Loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages. I draw most of the day in a modest studio i have on my property. Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female faces, or stormy weathered silhouettes. Louis works are ink drawings on connected sheets of vintage book paper, a medium he prefers due to the aged character of old book pages from ruined books. In his collection, find modern portraits of women superimposed over vintage book pages, often infused with spectacular color pairings.
Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there is a fragility to these images that i find interesting as if the wind may blow them away at any moment and the hand drawn stark black lines against the intricate printed words of the book pages offer a strange fusion and depth that seems to give the. One of the most exciting ways to discover new artwork is to see artists in action inside their studios. Each character reveals a history that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece. Mcgaw graphics the red umbrella by loui jover, art print poster, paper size 11 x 14 image size 7. The australian artist loui jover makes drawings simply using ink on paper. Loui jover vintageinspired art prints touch of modern. Loui jover is an artist in arundel, queensland, australia. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage books. He has continued to develop and evolve his artistic style through his years of practice and his works show a depth and understanding of subject and medium. He studied commercial and graphic arts and worked as an illustrator for the australian army before becoming a. Yes it is my real name, it is of hungarian heritage. Based in queensland, australia, multimedia artist, loui jover says, like all. Haven drawn as a child, loui continued to develop his talent by drawing obsessively every day and in doing so has evolved his very own original style.
Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female faces, or stormy, weathered silhouettes. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. The melbournebased artist has been drawing ever since childhood, but really started to come into his style after his time working as an illustrator reprographic and regimental photographer in the army. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. Based in queensland, australia, multimedia artist, loui jover says, like all people he started drawing as a child, however unlike most other people he never stopped drawing. Lois jover is a full time artist residing in queensland australia with. Australian artist loui jovers mixed media works bring together color, texture, and detail in a breathtaking way. Strategically stained black and white newsprint forms the image of a woman looking straight at the viewer, nikon camera at the ready to capture the outside world. There, he developed his skill for drawing the human body. In this comprehensive collection of art made from books, we explore the myriad of ways that bibliophilic artists inventively transform works of literature into works of.
Jover started his work on art in his childhood, but did not start public art until 1989, when he joined the australian army as an illustrator and photographer. I am a full time artist living in queensland australia with my partner fee and daughter jazz. Loui jover born april 1967 is an australian painter and artist. Queensland, australiabased artist loui jover creates striking artworks by using pen and dripping ink on pages of vintage books. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. With its brilliant use of minimal color, zoom mixes media to create a stunning portrait of an artist as art. While many of his pieces show the complicated emotions on a womans face, jover is equally adept at creating romantic love scenes of faceless silhouettes. Loui jover, 1967 abstract surrealist painter tuttart. Jover started his work on art in his childhood, but did not start public art until 1989, when he joined the australian army as an illustrator, in order to make posters. Loui jover s artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. Browse original art by australian artist loui jover. Shop art by loui jover 69 artworks for sale on bluethumb.
Loui jover, 1967 abstract surrealist painter l oui jover is an australian based painter with a unique style of art. Loui jover born april 1967 is an australian painter and artist loui jover is known for his artwork which focuses on ink wash paintings superimposed with old newspaper samples. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Loui jover was born april 1967 in a small european town, before emigrating to australia. Painter who makes ink drawings on vintage book paper. The pages give the drawings, as jover puts it, a kind of meaning or backstory, even though theyre unconnected to the artwork in a contrived way. Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there is a fragility to these images that i find interesting as if the wind may blow them away at any moment and the hand drawn stark black lines against the intricate printed words of the book pages offer a. High quality loui jover inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Australian painter loui jover was born in a small european town at what he calls a small house with a green door. The pages give the drawings, as jover puts it, a kind of meaning or backstory, even though theyre unconnected to. This is apparent in the depth and skill of jovers work, where his ink renderings on connected pages of vintage rare books, bring the imagery of romance and deep female emotion to life.
I like paper that does not necessarily come from an art shop, i appreciate found papers that have foxing or an aged character or old book pages. Always bringing together and giving a powerfully strong definition that is so expressive. He is known for his artwork in ink wash paintings on vintage book pages. Australian artist loui jover has been drawings and scribbling onin anything he had available at hand since he was a kid. He believes his work has no meaning, other than what the viewer takes from it. Creating gorgeous new art using a vintage backdrop is loui jovers passion. By meena azzollini 3 years ago i had this notion that i was an artist at very early age says loui jover. Artist loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages. Louis works are ink drawings on connected sheets of vintage book paper.
I also purchased more prints by this artist i just fell in love with all his work. Buy products related to loui jover art products and see what customers say about loui jover art products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Choose from an array of frame options and art from independent artists across the world. His paintings are collected throughout the world, and can be found in many public, corporate and private collections. Having taken up drawing as a child, loui jover has been an artist all of his life. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like loui jover. Loui jover is known for his artwork which focuses on ink wash paintings superimposed with old newspaper samples. Each character reveals a back story that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece. The umbrella was created by the artist loui jover, an australian saachi artist who combines ink and pen with paper not typically found in an art shop. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Based in queensland, australia, loui jover sells work all over the world and exhibits in public, corporate and private collections.
A many years ago i used to make colorful oil paintings on stretched canvas to begin with however. He immigrated to australia from europe with his parents at a young age. Loui continued drawing as a selfrepresented artist up to now. He basically uses ink on pages from vintage books to create eyecatching and emotionally charged images of womens faces. Loui likes the fragile nature of delicate vintage book pages and loves to draw with ink on these fine sheets of.
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