Irish Contemporary Art
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Discover the vibrant world of Irish contemporary art by Louise Lennon. Renowned for her stunning paintings inspired by nature, Louise offers original Irish art, limited edition prints, and custom commissions. Perfect for collectors and home decor enthusiasts, her work captures the essence of the Irish countryside with a unique blend of colour and detail.
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Welcome to my online gallery.
Below is my artist statement and CV. And if you browse the menus above you can view images of my artwork and how and where to buy.
Artist Statement
My work is rooted in a deep connection to the Armagh landscape, where rolling drumlins, winding roads, and hidden farm lanes shape a world both familiar and elusive. I paint not just what I see, but what I feel - the warmth of the sunlight breaking through mist, the hush of rain on hedgerows the quiet embrace of a country road disappearing into green.
There is a peace to be found in the simplicity of the everyday: forgotten corners of fields, the still presence of farm byres, the silhouettes of cows against the evening light. These places, often overlooked, hold stories - of childhood memories, of muddy lanes under well-worn boots, of derelict houses that once echoed with life. Through my work, I seek to evoke that sense of safety and familiarity, capturing the essence of time and place in a way that lingers, much like the land itself.
By blending colour, texture, and atmosphere, I invite the viewer to step into these landscapes, to find their own memories within them and to experience the quiet, enduring beauty of rural life.
Artist CV
​Bio
I was born in London but by the time I was a year old the family had settled back in Ireland, firstly in County Monaghan, and later moving north of the border to County Armagh.
I have a Foundation Course in Art & Design, and a BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textile Design from the Belfast College of Art (UUB).
I also have two Masters Degrees in Science and Engineering at QUB and UUJ respectively.
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Solo Exhibitions and Art Fairs
ArtSource Dublin November 2024
Kloverhaus Gallery November 2022 Catching the Light
Kloverhaus Gallery May 2021 A Short Walk
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Group Exhibitions
Sept 2024 Gallery545 Curated Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Sept 2024 Shore Collective, Group Exhibition at the Oriel Gallery, Antrim
Aug 2024 USWA 67th Annual Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast
May 2024 USWA Spring Exhibition, Oriel Gallery, Antrim
Sep 2023 Gallery545 Curated Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Sept 2023 ‘Otherworld’ Exhibition at Iontas, Castleblayney
Aug 2023 USWA 66th Annual Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast
May 2023 USWA Spring Exhibition at Flowerfields, Portstewart
Apr 2023 ‘Vestiges’ Group Exhibition at Armagh Marketplace
Aug 2022 USWA 65th Summer Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast
Sept 2022 Gallery545 Curated Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Aug 2021 USWA 64th Annual Exhibition, Crumlin Gaol, Belfast
May 2021 USWA Spring Exhibition (online due to Covid)
Mar 2021 ‘Sweeney’s Descent” An Tain Arts Centre, Dundalk.
Dec 2020 Hiatus Group Exhibition, Kloverhaus Gallery, Moira
Aug 2020 USWA 63rd Annual Exhibition (online due to Covid)
May 2020 Down to Earth USWA Group Exhibition
Aug 2019 USWA 62nd Annual Exhibition
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Awards
2024 Duchess of Abercorn Award,
2023 Bradbury Art Award, presented at the USWA Annual Exhibition
2022 Past Presidents Award, presented at the UWSA Annual Exhibition
2019 Anna Grant Award for Mixed Media Art, presented at Annual USWA Exhibition
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Exhibits with:
Gallery545, Malone Road, Belfast
Yard Gallery, Holywood