"Few painters are as bold and adventurous" - John Banville
"Louise Shearer is one of the finest artists at work now in Ireland. Few painters are as bold and adventurous. I have hanging in my work-room one of her extraordinarily dramatic and exciting ‘abstract landscapes’, as I think of them, but I’m wondering if I should move it elsewhere, since my eye is so frequently drawn to it when I should be working. As an artist Ms Shearer can only develop and become stronger, and I have no doubt she will continue to produce artistically valid and vivid works of art.” - John Banville
Galleries representing Louise Shearer
You can buy Louise's paintings on this site or at these galleries:
- Green Acres Wexford - Ireland
- The Purcell Gallery, Kenmare - Ireland
- Hambly & Hambly - U.K.
- Gallery 1608, Bushmills - Northern Ireland
- J/M Gallery, Portobello Road - London
- Mount Congrieve, Art Form, Waterford - Ireland
Artist Statement
My work is a visual exploration of the profound themes that shape our human experience. Through the medium of oil and acrylic paint, I seek to convey the intricate dance between the tangible and the intangible, the earthly and the ethereal.
Drawing inspiration from my love of literature, poetry, music and more recently, science, I infuse my paintings with both the abstract and sometimes elements of representation.
Central to my work is the theme of change—of metamorphosis, death, mental and spiritual awakening. Through the interplay of light and shadow, colour and form, I explore the cyclical nature of existence, contemplating the fleeting beauty and inherent impermanence of life.
Embedded within my intentions as I paint are philosophical inquiries that bridge the physical world with the spiritual. A contemplation on the deeper mysteries of existence, to question the nature of reality, and to seek meaning beyond the confines of the visible.
My paintings serve as portals to contemplation, inviting viewers to embark on their own inner odyssey. Through the lens of the natural world, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and reverence, inspiring reflection on the interconnectedness of all things and the eternal rhythms that shape our souls.
I like to intertwine figurative elements and straight lines into the abstract to offer viewers a sense of familiarity amidst the ever-changing terrain of existence, the abstract. These elements serve as anchors, providing a comforting refuge within the fluidity of the natural world while also highlighting the irony of the familiar as the transient aspect of our being. Solace may be found in the recognizable amidst the vastness of the unknown. These familiar forms act as points of connection, allowing viewers to ground themselves in the landscape and navigate its depths with a sense of ease and belonging.
Similarly, the use of straight lines—a winding path, a distant horizon, a headland—offers a sense of structure and stability within the composition. Like the steady rhythm of a familiar melody, these lines provide a sense of order amidst the chaos, guiding the eye and soothing the soul.
Yet, amidst this sense of comfort lies the subtle irony of the familiar being the transient part of our existence. The figurative elements like a part of landscape actually symbolize the fleeting nature of all things—the impermanence of life, the inevitability of change. The very elements that offer solace also serve as reminders of our own mortality, a contemplation of the delicate balance between permanence and impermanence.
In this way, my work becomes a meditation on the paradox of existence —a delicate dance between the familiar and the unknown, the stable and the ephemeral.
Through the interplay of figurative elements and straight lines, I invite viewers to embrace the beauty of the present moment while acknowledging the ever-shifting nature of life’s journey.
Drawing inspiration from my love of literature, poetry, music and more recently, science, I infuse my paintings with both the abstract and sometimes elements of representation.
Central to my work is the theme of change—of metamorphosis, death, mental and spiritual awakening. Through the interplay of light and shadow, colour and form, I explore the cyclical nature of existence, contemplating the fleeting beauty and inherent impermanence of life.
Embedded within my intentions as I paint are philosophical inquiries that bridge the physical world with the spiritual. A contemplation on the deeper mysteries of existence, to question the nature of reality, and to seek meaning beyond the confines of the visible.
My paintings serve as portals to contemplation, inviting viewers to embark on their own inner odyssey. Through the lens of the natural world, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and reverence, inspiring reflection on the interconnectedness of all things and the eternal rhythms that shape our souls.
I like to intertwine figurative elements and straight lines into the abstract to offer viewers a sense of familiarity amidst the ever-changing terrain of existence, the abstract. These elements serve as anchors, providing a comforting refuge within the fluidity of the natural world while also highlighting the irony of the familiar as the transient aspect of our being. Solace may be found in the recognizable amidst the vastness of the unknown. These familiar forms act as points of connection, allowing viewers to ground themselves in the landscape and navigate its depths with a sense of ease and belonging.
Similarly, the use of straight lines—a winding path, a distant horizon, a headland—offers a sense of structure and stability within the composition. Like the steady rhythm of a familiar melody, these lines provide a sense of order amidst the chaos, guiding the eye and soothing the soul.
Yet, amidst this sense of comfort lies the subtle irony of the familiar being the transient part of our existence. The figurative elements like a part of landscape actually symbolize the fleeting nature of all things—the impermanence of life, the inevitability of change. The very elements that offer solace also serve as reminders of our own mortality, a contemplation of the delicate balance between permanence and impermanence.
In this way, my work becomes a meditation on the paradox of existence —a delicate dance between the familiar and the unknown, the stable and the ephemeral.
Through the interplay of figurative elements and straight lines, I invite viewers to embrace the beauty of the present moment while acknowledging the ever-shifting nature of life’s journey.
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