'Heaven & Hiraeth' - 24/3/24 - 5/5/24
Artist's Statement
I paint because I have to, it has always been in me. Each painting depicts a real location that I have encountered during my walks in wild places. Back in my studio, each subject slowly becomes a multi-layered metaphor for an aspect of my life - a memory, a friend, an experience … the body of work as a whole, my diary.
By recording my love of the landscape, and the trees that we share it with in particular - using the silent language of colour and texture - my aim is to make a connection with the viewer through the honest representation of my own raw emotions. An acknowledgement of the feelings and experiences common to all humans that live on this immeasurably beautiful, but increasingly fragile planet.
When invited to create this exhibition, I drew much inspiration from the beautiful woodland here at Plas Glyn y Weddw, other places close to my home in the Dovey Valley and beyond. Being introduced to Christine Evans was an added bonus that has blossomed into friendship. It has been a joy to creatively reflect our mutual love of the natural world back and forth, resulting in the book that accompanies the exhibition.
Critic’s and public comments:
“Louise Moore is an artist who, in her landscape paintings, has confronted Nature with spiritual insight and atmospheric lucidity. She has taken what might be called a continuation of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century traditions in the art of Nature Painting and added her own Twenty-First Century voice. In her use of oil and construction, she has imposed a raw and empathic physicality upon the subjects that compose her works of Art. Ms Moore has wisely used the bounty of sky, land and water to make an artistic statement and put before us paintings of exceptional insight”. CG Mornay, International Art/Film critic
“When it comes to Landscape artists, Lou Moore is the best in the business”. D. Thornton, Blyth Gallery
“Artist Lou Moore paints nature red in tooth and claw”. Manchester Evening News
“With unique interpretation and infinite use of colour, her message becomes apparent. As the public views and experiences her work, one cannot help but gain renewed respect for Creation”. W. Dixon, Coconut Grove, Florida
“……….my own view of Lou Moore’s work is partisan—I do not believe it can be overpriced!” Martin Bell, OBE, MP
“ John Lennon wrote “Imagine”……..Lou Moore’s work is all that and more”. G. Gaston, Paris, France
“If you want to know why we paint pictures you must see this exhibition. It is life-affirming.” T. Steele, Anglesey
“At last, authenticity! I wanted to dance before these paintings.” Y. Elnor, Derbyshire
“How can one put such talent into words….Amazing. Amazing.” J. Dean, Anglesey
“A visual feat to cause intoxication”. A. Hindley, Cheshire
“ Lou Moore does it again, a fantastic showing with feeling and passion”. R. Thompson, London
“Awesome. Lou is a talent indeed”. B. Anderson, Lancashire
“Some paintings move me, some even make me gasp. I gasped a lot here”. L. Mortimer, Cheshire
“Vibrant, emotional, challenging, thought-provoking——ultimately beautiful!” Anon.
“Startling, powerful, gut-wrenching, connecting humanity and nature! A spiritual experience:. K. Holt, Surrey
"I feel I have been transported to each of these places. Thank you.” B. Hill, Telford
“Amazing—stunning”. Leslie-Ann, Anglesey
“Wow. What an amazing exhibition. I have not seen an exhibition that has ever moved me so before. A beautiful, emotional experience that touched my heart and soul. Lou captured the essence of trees. Her explanations of her paintings are truly touching, moving and soul-searching. Thank you; keep painting your beautiful, stunning work.” C.Ball, Staffordshire