Louise Feneley

Louise Feneley 

Cycle of Tides

I love this artwork because of its smooth & silky texture. When I look at it I can almost feel the fabric. The folds in the material are complicated but gentle. It reminds me of a soft blanket, all cozy and warm. The emotion of this piece is very restful. It looks like something you would want to crawl into on a cool, stormy night. I love Feneley's artwork!

Endless Beginning 

This painting is my favourite because of the meaning behind such a simple thing, fabric. How Feneley is able to twist and shape the cloth to give it a purpose. The shape of this fabric is similar to a rose. Its meaning has to do with the contrast in colours. The darker shades and the bright, light reflections give a direct meaning as well. The circular form of the sheet twisting along with the title 'endless beginning' give the meaning to this piece that it is like the circles of life. The contrast of colours are like the good and bad sides to life. The rose incorporates a two sided meaning as well, though beautiful it can also bring harm (by its thorns). That is the deeper meaning behind this artwork, that although beautiful there are also the dark sides to life. 

Deep, My Heart is always moving

The colours of blue is this art work could be interpreted as a more depressing tone but I find the blue tones represent a deep peace and serenity. As always the material has strong movement. This piece is different to her other artworks as it does not have dreamy, restful emotions or look remotely like something you could snuggle into. This piece reminds me of water or the sea. The emotion of this piece is similar to the title, a deeper sense of peace. A sense of peace in your heart and your soul. I find this piece very calming and refreshing. 

The Dreamer

This is one of her only pieces (I think) that incorporate a human body in the painting. It is a lovely art piece that is very serene and meditative. The connection between the still, calm woman lying naked in her own skin. She may not be particularly beautiful or dazzling but she is happy and in a natural state of peace. This is a different sense of beauty hat is not often seen in society, the beauty of being content with yourself. The women's calm emotions are the same to those of the silk fabric next to her. The light pink's are pleasant, pretty colours that has a similar mood to the painting on the right. It is no wonder this artwork is named the dreamer! No other description could fit it better.

Whispered

Once again Feneley's personal aesthetic is strong in this piece, through light, warm tones and smooth textures and movement. The focal point is strong in the darker areas of material but my eye is drawn to the twist in the fabric. Although the colours and shades are soft, the contrasting areas give it a deep emotion connected to life. The strong twist in the fabric reminds me of a heart beating inside a chest. The heart is connected to the whole body and is a source of energy and life. The mood is light and lively. This art piece represents life and a sense of well being. I love the peacefulness that is portrayed in all of Feneley's work. 

Louise Feneley's art aesthetic is shown in all her art works. The soft, placid folds of her fabric pieces give a serene and mediative feel to all of her paintings. The visual language of her art work is always very focused on light and how it falls on the silken cloth, shade and tone to make the 2D painting look and feel 3D. Without proper thinking, her paintings can be derived as simply a replicate of material folds,  when really her art work has a much more intricate meaning to it.