isabel le roux oil painting

 I perceive my work as an avenue of communication with my deepest self

ISABEL LE ROUX (SA 1943 - )

 'POPPIES IN GLASS VASE'

1987

OIL ON FREDRIX CANVAS PANEL

PAINTING SIZE : 60,9CM X 50,8CM

FRAMED SIZE : 79,5CM X 69,5CM

HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST 

 FRAMED

(restoration work to frame)

CONDITION : EXCELLENT

Isabel le Roux, born in Rustenburg, is a prolific artist with over 50 solo exhibitions since 1974. She has been painting for over 50 years. Celebrated for her vibrant and expressive works, she captures life's essence through courageous use of color. Her art, featured in numerous collections worldwide, encompasses typical South African scenes and reflects her global travels.

Le Roux's artistic journey has been spotlighted in various media, including newspapers, magazines, radio shows, and television interviews. Noteworthy features include appearances in "Born to Paint - Blue Train," "Artists on the Move - Aquarelle," and "Paris in the New Millennium - Aquarelle."

Describing her art as a form of communication with the world and herself, le Roux emphasizes spontaneity and fearlessness. Recurring themes in her work reflect a continuous personal quest, exploring emotional and intellectual shifts over time. Inspired by the beauty of her surroundings, she strives for expressionism and emotional resonance rather than strict realism.

Madame Brunau of the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris commended le Roux for allowing viewers to look through the color and into the painting, akin to artists like Cezanne. Le Roux remains committed to artistic freedom, expressing perceptions without conformity to specific art styles or trends.