Artist and photographer Louise Chen
Photographer, documentary film-maker, painter & community practise
Louise Chen has nurtured a passion for the arts for as long as she can remember. A passion first inspired by her grandparents and continuously encouraged by her family.
Louise's experience in photography has shaped her artistic habits and visual approach. She has recently been focussing on the still life genre in both paintings and photographs, drawing on her study of Flemish techniques and Renaissance-style lighting in studio photography. Louise naturally translates these to methods in her painting practise.
She is particularly drawn to the use of dramatic lighting, deep shadows and rich saturated colours.
Louise's recent works focus on emulating a studio aesthetic, where composition, light, texture and rich colour work in harmony.
Each piece reflects a meticulous, hands-on approach, rooted in both technical precision and a deep rooted appreciation for traditional craftsmanship.