Retrospective Sisterhood (Diptych) 120cm (w) x 80cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
Monday, 9 November 2015
Touring Exhibition
'Retrospective Sisterhood' (diptych), was selected to go in the UK, year long touring exhibition WhatIsItToBeHuman.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
New Artwork
I am excited about some new portraits... I was in London sketching and photographing models / sitters with amazing hair at the weekend. I'm really looking forward to creating the final pieces. I plan to document my process (something I don't usually do) so look out for some videos!
From Retrospective Sisterhood (Diptych)
Monday, 19 October 2015
Contemporary Art Response to Dramatic Charity Event
I ‘documented’ a hairdresser losing her hair through three large paintings on canvas (The Gift I, II, and III).
Reading based Hairdresser Mel, had her long, multi-coloured hair shaved off publicly in her Salon to raise awareness of human sex trafficking and to raise money for a charity supporting victims. The three vibrant paintings depict different stages of the event and the changing atmosphere.
Fellow hairdressers wept as Mel had the last of her hair removed; her sacrificial ‘gift’ was a touching act to witness. 25% of profits from sales of prints and the paintings are donated to The Mustard Tree Foundation’s Rahab Project.
Reading based Hairdresser Mel, had her long, multi-coloured hair shaved off publicly in her Salon to raise awareness of human sex trafficking and to raise money for a charity supporting victims. The three vibrant paintings depict different stages of the event and the changing atmosphere.
Fellow hairdressers wept as Mel had the last of her hair removed; her sacrificial ‘gift’ was a touching act to witness. 25% of profits from sales of prints and the paintings are donated to The Mustard Tree Foundation’s Rahab Project.
The Gift I 91cm (w) x 61cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
The Gift II 61cm (w) x 91cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
The Gift III 61cm (w) x 91cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
For more information about these paintings, please go to www.saatchiart.com/bethlouella
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Portrait Painting
Portraits are my huge passion! I find a broad range of people inspiring and love the challenge of expressing the unseen. Here are some of my more recent portraits... (you can view them at www.bethlouella.com and some on Saatchi Art www.saatchiart.com/bethlouella)
Koko 80cm (w) x 60cm (h) paint on canvas
Murunga 29cm (w) x 20.5cm (h) paint and ink on paper
Peter 46cm (w) x 61cm (h) paint on canvas
Retrospective Sisterhood (Diptych) 120cm (w) x 80cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
Self Portrait Gold 36cm (w) x 46cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
Self Portrait Red 51cm (w) x 61cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
Spiritual Boadicea I 61cm (w) x 91cm (h) paint on canvas with embellishment
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