Lou Powell

I’m a West London-based felt artist with strong familyconnections to the West Country. I use a wonderful mix of brightly colouredwools to create my sculptures of people and quirky creatures. I source my woolsfrom small, independent businesses in the UK run by folk who make beautifulproducts but who also prioritise being eco-friendly too.

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You will find through my work that I am a colour-fiendand all of my felted people and creatures are made using colours thatcomplement each other or clash - but in a way which captures something of thecharacter of the sculpture. I also like to experiment using wools mixed withsari silk, sparkly strands and curly wools. More recently I have been combiningtextures and media and have enjoyed using anything from recycled packaging to cashmerepilfered from out-grown jumpers.

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I take my inspiration from two main sources - the rugged,beautiful coast and wild flora of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (where mymother was born and brought up). And from my work as a psychotherapist, whichrequires an intense training and in-depth awareness of unconscious processes. Iderive my love of colour and my whimsical, sometimes off-beat, imagination fromthese two parts of my life.

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I am passionate about using art as a means of selfexpression, and believe in the power of creativity to support and unitecommunities and individuals.

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All of my sculptures are one-off originals and takebetween 15 to 30 plus hours to make. To own one is to own something unique andjoyful that will last for years to come.

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