Lorna Hooper
Thursday, 23 April 2009 00:00
Features - Profiles
We caught up with artist Lorna Hooper after spotting her work at the SIX Exhibition in Nottingham's View From The Top gallery.
How did you get into painting?
From a young age I wanted to be an artist. After an Art Foundation year at Loughborough University I completed a BA (Hons) in Fine Art at Kingston University. I currently live and work in London. For many years I have focussed primarily on painting within my practice, often this has been in conjunction with photography and drawing.
What do you love about it?
I love the freedom to experiment on both technical and conceptual levels with how I can push the boundaries of oil painting whilst remaining true to its craftsmanship. I embrace the traditions of portraiture whilst challenging people's perception of the portrayal of the female face.
Who or what inspires you?
I find that although I am a painter, much of my inspiration derives from literature.
What do you have planned for 2009?
I am preparing an application for a portraiture bursary. I am taking time to develop my painting and drawing techniques. There are a couple of private commissions that I hope will be underway by the summer.
Do you have a website?
This has a gallery of work including commissions and exhibitions. There is a web shop where prints of a selection of my work are available. There is a mailing list for news of exhibitions and developments with my work. The website is currently under development to be updated with new commissions, paintings and exhibitions.
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