Loui likes the fragile nature of delicate vintage book pages and loves to draw with ink on these fine sheets of. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Based in queensland, australia, loui jover sells work all over the world and exhibits in public, corporate and private collections. Lois jover is a full time artist residing in queensland australia with. Shop art by loui jover 68 artworks for sale on bluethumb. High quality loui jover inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. The artist has studied commercial and graphic art and uses a number of distinct styles and approaches. Australian artist loui jover has been drawings and scribbling onin anything he had available at hand since he was a kid. Bruce mcgaw graphics lamp by loui jover, art print poster 11 x 14 by bruce mcgaw graphics only 3 left in stock order soon.
Painter who makes ink drawings on vintage book paper. A many years ago i used to make colorful oil paintings on stretched canvas to begin with however. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book. Behind the eyes by loui jover bluethumb online art gallery. Loui s 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. Each character reveals a back story that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece.
Loui jover s artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. I mean really the whole swan thing is a childrens fold out booklol but for the form and line my interest is purely buried in the. His paintings are collected throughout the world, and can be found in many public, corporate and private collections. Loui began drawing as a young child and never stopped chasing his artistic dream throughout his youthful years when most children discard artistic endeavors to pursue other careers. 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 personal life. He served in the australian army as illustrator reprographic and regimental photographer. He is known for his artwork in ink wash paintings on vintage book pages. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage books. In his collection, find modern portraits of women superimposed over vintage book pages, often infused with spectacular color pairings. He basically uses ink on pages from vintage books to create eyecatching and emotionally charged images of womens faces. Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there. 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.
Loui jover, 1967 abstract surrealist painter tuttart. And, unlike most kids, he carried on drawing more and more pieces. Each piece in loui jovers collection is a statement. Ver mas ideas sobre pinturas, ilustraciones y artistas. She holds a degree in art education from brigham young university. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them professional visual artist. See photos, profile pictures and albums from loui jover art. Loui jover vintageinspired art prints touch of modern. Queensland, australiabased artist loui jover creates striking artworks by using pen and dripping ink on pages of vintage books. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Browse original art by australian artist loui jover. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Each character reveals a history that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece.
Sep 15, 2014 loui jover is an australian painter that has found own unique approach in creating romantic images by using the ink and vintage book papers. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. Australian artist loui jovers mixed media works bring together color, texture, and detail in a breathtaking way. Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper. 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.
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. Mar 04, 20 queensland, australiabased artist loui jover creates striking artworks by using pen and dripping ink on pages of vintage books. Loui jover is an australian painter that has found own unique approach in creating romantic images by using the ink and vintage book papers. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage. Loui jover is known for his artwork which focuses on ink wash paintings superimposed with old newspaper samples. To connect with loui jover art, join facebook today. Louis works are ink drawings on connected sheets of vintage book paper. Fine art print if you would like to see more items from triflor prints and frames just type above our company name in the search box heavy stock paper paper size 11 x 14 image size 7. 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 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. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them professional visual artist complete online portfolio at saatchi art. Bruce mcgaw graphics ever after by loui jover, art print poster 11 x 14 by bruce mcgaw graphics only 3 left in stock order soon. Apr 06, 2017 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 art. Loui jover was born in europe and immigrated to australia when he was a baby.
Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Jover spent his time filling books with cartoons, drawings and many ideas and as his imagination grew so did his abilities to use different types of media to create beautiful pieces of art. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like loui jover. Utahbased artist desarae lee has exhibited her art at galleries and festivals throughout the united states. Loui jover was born april 1967 in a small european town, before emigrating to australia. How to grow herbs among many others especially including the works of franz kafka favourite colour. Loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages.
Loui jover artist research page x a level art sketchbook, sketchbook layout, artist sketchbook. May, 2016 loui jover born april 1967 is an australian painter and artist. Loui jover an inspirational australian artist freepik blog. Loui jover ink drawings on newspaper art people gallery. 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. 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. Sketch book art journal pages and scrapbook inspiration. Some artists, such as claire brewster and loui jover, cleverly transform individual pages into intricate cutouts or creative canvases. 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 likes the fragile nature of delicate vintage book pages. A ustralian illustrator loui jover creates these delicate ink drawing on sheets of vintage paper randomly bound together in a collage, rendering a strange fusion and depth that seems to give the images a kind of meaning and back story. The art is inset, leaving a 38 space between the art and frame, creating the illusion that your art is floating. Loui jover born april 1967 is an australian painter and artist. Some artists, such as claire brewster and loui jover, cleverly transform individual pages into intricate cutouts or. His works are technically rather simple and the palette is limited by one coloredink, however this what actually makes the process so complex and the composition of the paintings so astonishing. Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female faces, or stormy, weathered silhouettes. Loui jover creates delicate artworks by using pen and dripping ink. As a young boy, loui was artistically influenced by the likes of picasso and grew up with an artistic fa ther who later became a massive influence in his life, and lead to the style of art he now creates. He has drawn since childhood, but unlike most people he never stopped. Loui jover stated that he started painting as a child and carried on with his.
He believes his work has no meaning, other than what the viewer takes from it. Australian painter loui jover was born in a small european town at what he calls a small house with a green door. 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. Based in queensland, australia, multimedia artist, loui jover says, like all. Loui jover about loui jover, biography, exhibitions and more. 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.
Loui jover about loui jover, biography, exhibitions and. I am a full time artist living in queensland australia with my partner fee and daughter jazz. Buy drawings by loui jover and discover artworks from independent artists. One of the most exciting ways to discover new artwork is to see artists in action inside their studios. He worked in the graphic arts industry for a number of years. Ink is his favourite medium, but loui is extremely skilled in oils and acrylics too. 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. He immigrated to australia from europe with his parents at a young age.