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. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. And, unlike most kids, he carried on drawing more and more pieces. He basically uses ink on pages from vintage books to create eyecatching and emotionally charged images of womens faces. Loui jover s artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book pages. There, he developed his skill for drawing the human body. 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. Having taken up drawing as a child, loui jover has been an artist all of his life. 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. 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. One of the most exciting ways to discover new artwork is to see artists in action inside their studios.
Loui jover artist research page x gcse art sketchbook, a level art. Loui jover an inspirational australian artist freepik blog. The australian artist loui jover makes drawings simply using ink on paper. Each character reveals a back story that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece. 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. Based in queensland, australia, multimedia artist, loui jover says, like all. Loui continued drawing as a selfrepresented artist up to now. Yes it is my real name, it is of hungarian heritage. A many years ago i used to make colorful oil paintings on stretched canvas to begin with however. Shop art by loui jover 69 artworks for sale on bluethumb. Painter who makes ink drawings on vintage book paper.
Kunstjournal inspiration sketchbook inspirationsketchbook ideasphotography sketchbookbook. Queensland, australiabased artist loui jover creates striking artworks by using pen and dripping ink on pages of vintage books. Right now i like making ink drawings on adhered together sheets of vintage book paper, there. Loui likes the fragile nature of delicate vintage book pages and loves to draw with ink on these fine sheets of. The pages give the drawings, as jover puts it, a kind of meaning or backstory, even though theyre unconnected to. 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. Artist loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages.
Loui jover, 1967 abstract surrealist painter l oui jover is an australian based painter with a unique style of art. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage. Loui jover creates striking artwork of pen and ink on fragile vintage book pages. Loui jover author of artistry goodreads share book.
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. Behind the eyes by loui jover bluethumb online art gallery. Each character reveals a history that is complicated, compassionate, and relatable perfect for that needed chic conversation piece. Book by loui jover, seated female wearing eyeglasses, gouache pen and ink on vintage paper drawing.
Loui jover about loui jover, biography, exhibitions and more. Loui jover was born april 1967 in a small european town, before emigrating to australia. Powerful pen and dripping ink drawings on pages of vintage books. Loui jover ink drawings on newspaper art people gallery. 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. Louis works are ink drawings on connected sheets of vintage book paper. Loui jovers artwork involves drawing in ink over adheredtogether old book. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 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. Each piece in loui jovers collection is a statement.
Each piece displays a romantic love scene, complicated emotions of female faces, or stormy, weathered silhouettes. He loves working on large canvases made of old books pages put together as a background. His paintings are collected throughout the world, and can be found in many public, corporate and private collections. By meena azzollini 3 years ago i had this notion that i was an artist at very early age says loui jover. Loui jover about loui jover, biography, exhibitions and. 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. 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. Choose from an array of frame options and art from independent artists across the world. He immigrated to australia from europe with his parents at a young age. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including paintings, photography, sculpture, and prints by top emerging artists like loui jover. Always bringing together and giving a powerfully strong definition that is so expressive. High quality loui jover inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world.
I also purchased more prints by this artist i just fell in love with all his work. Mcgaw graphics the red umbrella by loui jover, art print poster, paper size 11 x 14 image size 7. 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. 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. 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. He studied commercial and graphic arts and worked as an illustrator for the australian army before becoming a. I am a full time artist living in queensland australia with my partner fee and daughter jazz. 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. Every work is created on a personal collage of vintage books and found paper. Creating gorgeous new art using a vintage backdrop is loui jovers passion. Browse original art by australian artist loui jover. It may be wrong to judge a book by its cover, but many artists believe that books actually are more than mere reading material. Lois jover is a full time artist residing in queensland australia with.
In his collection, find modern portraits of women superimposed over vintage book pages, often infused with spectacular color pairings. Australian artist loui jover has been drawings and scribbling onin anything he had available at hand since he was a kid. 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. Loui jover is known for his artwork which focuses on ink wash paintings superimposed with old newspaper samples. Loui jover vintageinspired art prints touch of modern. 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. Based in queensland, australia, loui jover sells work all over the world and exhibits in public, corporate and private collections. He is known for his artwork in ink wash paintings on vintage book pages. Loui jover is an artist in arundel, queensland, australia. He has drawn since childhood, but unlike most people he never stopped.
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. 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. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. He believes his work has no meaning, other than what the viewer takes from it. With its brilliant use of minimal color, zoom mixes media to create a stunning portrait of an artist as art. Art made out of books puts new spin on concept of book art. Australian artist loui jovers mixed media works bring together color, texture, and detail in a breathtaking way.
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