Louise Wannier

As an artist,  I am fascinated by observing patterns, noticing closely how light interacts with both nature and our intense, dynamic urban landscapes.   I attempt to capture and present visually the energy and spirit I observe and feel in our complex world.  Lately I have become captivated by the presence of abstract patterns within both natural and manmade objects and structures and noticing that some can be revisited whilst others are only present in the moment the picture was taken.  I love the discovery too of how the camera shifts our focus and emphasis from what our eyes natively see.

As a designer, I am creating my own textile art prints and collections for fashion and the home under the label LOUIS JANE™ (LouisJane.com and LouisJaneDesign on Social Media).  A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Textile Design as well as graduate of the UCLA Anderson School MBA program and the California Institute of Technology, with a BS in Astronomy, I have been a successful entrepreneur who has created consumer products, and innovated technology solutions that make our lives easier.  I was also co- founder of Surrogate Gallery Projects with Holly Boruck

The textiles and surface designs that I develop for LOUIS JANE™ come from my photography or original illustrations and paintings.  I have been working with Digital printing technology to offer a rich and complex range of color on pure organic textiles: silks, wools, linens and other natural fibers.

Exhibitions

September 2024, Sasse Muesum of Art, Pomona, Tree Stories Online Exhibit “Growth and Protection”

March 2023, Monmouth Museum, New Jersey: “Inquestigation: Women at the Intersections of Art + Science”

May 2018, The Art Center (TAC), Los Angeles, Collaborative Eco-Arts Drought Mural "The Art of Human Interaction with the Environment"

May 2016, SCWCA Group Show: Earthly Delights, Juried Show, Avenue 50 Gallery, Los Angeles, Middle panel of Triptych "Growth and Protection"

May 2015, Modest Fly Gallery, Juried Show: Wilderness Mind: Activating Wonder, "Trickle"

March 2015, 2015 Balance UnBalance Conference, Group Collaborative Piece, "Water Imbalance"

March 2015, 1650 Gallery, Abstracts 2015 Online Annex, "Subflage"

March 2015, Past The Expiration Date, Curator

December 2014, Less Clutter More Life Book, Design and Photography

October 2014, Cancer Support Community 2015 Calendar, "Masts"

April 2014, Pasadena Showcase House: Fine Art Exhibition: "Cloud Walk," "Wave Sprays"

April 2014, Linus Gallery, The Senses, Juried Show, "Blue Way"

March 2014, Studio Channel Islands Art Center First Saturday, Mystery Masterpiece, Group Show, "Earth & Sky"

March 2014, The Resilient Eye, "CloudWalk" 

March 2014, ArtaVita 9th Contest, Juried Show, Honorable Mention, "Twins"

February 2014, SCWCA, Group Show: Equilibrium, “Trickle”

February 2014, SCWCA Group Show: 10x10 Exhibition, "Spirit"

January 2014, ArtaVita 8th Contest 2014, Juried Show, Honorable Mention, Triptych “Growth and Protection”

January 2014, 1650 Gallery, Snow & Ice, Juried Show, “Ice Bound”, “Ice Bloom”

July 2013-2014, Co-Founder of Surrogate Gallery Projects with Holly Boruck

August 2013, Summer's Edge: Internal Explorations of the Natural World, Triptych "Growth and Protection," Triptych "Inspiration"

June 2013, Dwell on Design, Fine Art Exhibition: Triptych “Growth and Protection”