LOUISA ANDRÉ

Louisa André has established a mastery in fine art over her decades of public and private work, consistently demonstrating a metaphysical understanding of her craft. André began her studies in fine art and illustration in London back in the 90s, before taking a few years to travel the world with friends and her daughter and co-founder of LA Arts International, Stephanie André. Together, they immersed themselves in an abundance of creative cultures all the way from the West - New York, Los Angeles, Paris - and through to the East - Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, to name a few.

Amidst her roles as (often Head/Lead) Makeup Artist with fashion labels and for TV , André sought out projects as a fine artist and successfully presented different collections in Battersea Power Station, Royal Festival Hall, Westfield Olympic Park, and more. André also set aside time to work on art commissions/projects of varying scales, effectively building a global clientele.

In a private interview held in André’s old Hoxton studio, she explains her connection with art; “I just feel like I step out of my body as soon as I pick up a paintbrush, almost like I’m being guided… I have to work as soon as any inspiration flows through my mind”. As we know, André has developed a soulful niche of abstract, contemporary Afro-surrealism, and to call her works masterpieces hardly does them justice. Every brush stroke adds seamless layers that take the admirer through a calm yet provocative ride of moral and cultural introspection, an effect loved and appreciated by all who are graced by her artwork.

With such a diverse portfolio and her incredible network, André plans on using LA Arts International to ground her legacy as an artist in the industry, and we’re delighted to see where her artistic vision will take her next.