The idea of limitless combinations of colour, patterns, shapes and textures, whether simple or complex, is the starting point for Louise Tuckwell’s vibrant, non-objective paintings. Sparked by an interest in geometric patterning within the everyday, Tuckwell’s work searches for a system of balance and harmony – drawing on the influential algebraic and geometric work of Ancient Greek mathematician, Euclid. His systems of logic, opposing axioms and geometry pervade Tuckwell’s intuitive compositions. Suggestion, surprise and a subtle sense of humour are also important elements for Tuckwell. Contrastive diagonals, obtuse colour juxtapositions and subtle perspectival shifts demonstrate a bold and playfully abstract architectural language.
Louise Tuckwell originally studied at the Julian Ashton Art School and later graduated from the National Art School. While painting is her primary practice she is also well known for textiles works. A series of her tapestries recently toured the nation as part of the 2nd Tamworth Textile Triennial. Tuckwell has been exhibiting her work for over 30 years and has previously shown with Tim Olsen Gallery, Utopia Gallery and Damien Minton Gallery. She is represented in the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Artbank, City of Sydney, New England Regional Art Museum, Tamworth Art Gallery, Bathurst Regional Gallery, Allens Linklaters and the Justin House Museum.
Louise Tuckwell
Everything is flying into space 2024
acrylic on panel
34 × 43 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Delta of Venus 2024
acrylic on panel
34 × 43 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Superstition and pseudo science 2024
acrylic on panel
34 × 43 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Keyboard Secrets 2024
acrylic on panel
34 × 43 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Rare Volumes 2024
acrylic on panel
34 × 43 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Alberobello 2024
acrylic on panel
42.5 × 42.5 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Munich 2024
acrylic on panel
42.5 × 42.5 cm
Louise Tuckwell
If a bomb falls 2024
acrylic on panel
53 × 53 cm
Louise Tuckwell
degree of functionality 2024
acrylic on panel
53 × 53 cm
Louise Tuckwell
whisper in our ears 2023
acrylic on panel
53 × 53 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Bug 2023
acrylic on panel
50 × 40 cm
Louise Tuckwell
could be sweet running away from you 2024
acrylic on panel
33 × 62 cm
Louise Tuckwell
factorisation 2024
acrylic on panel
33 × 62 cm
Louise Tuckwell
So it goes, Billy Pilgrim 2022/3
acrylic on board
82.5 × 23 cm
Louise Tuckwell
License to Dream 2023
acrylic on panel
83 × 23 cm
Louise Tuckwell
Ascenseur pour l’échafaud 2024
acrylic on panel
90 × 80 × 4 cm
Louise Tuckwell
what delight happens in the next world 2023
cotton thread on linen
40 × 40 cm
Louise Tuckwell
A + J 2022
cotton thread on linen
15 × 15.5 cm
Louise Tuckwell
WHAT IF? 2024
cotton thread on linen
14.5 × 15.5 cm
