“One of the great virtues of painting is that it is the preeminent physical demonstration of human touch. Touch is like our fingerprints. But intelligence in painting is different from cleverness. It’s to do with the senses. It’s the judgements of one’s hand. Which does sound strange, but of course, [but when] habitually painting your hand develops memories of ways to do things that have their own truth.”

— Christopher Le Brun

Christopher Le Brun is a British artist, whose work has been haunting me lately. Both the artwork itself, and the experiences I’ve had around his art, have stirred something inside me.

My first encounter with Le Brun was at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. The work swept me up and embraced me. My imagination was suspended inside his swirling brushstrokes and soft, lyrical colour palette. I felt held. I found it hard to look away.

Wren at an exhibition. — A photograph I took at the Royal Academy Summer Show. Le Brun’s work is the top piece, in yellow.

My second encounter with Le Brun was a month later, at the Lisson Gallery on Bell Street.

I opened the door to the gallery and was encased by its rectilinear and expansive white walls, bright light, and cool concrete floor. As my eyes met Le Brun’s first piece, joy flooded my body.

White gallery space with open window ceilings. — Photograph of Momentarium at the Lisson Gallery. The photograph was taken from their website, as it clearly shows the interaction of the artwork and architecture.

In both of my encounters with Le Brun, I felt moved by how art can embrace us and articulate feelings that are impossible to speak. I felt moved by how art is an energy, that can shift the way a room feels and can stimulate conversations and connection.

Single piece of art on a white wall with wooden floors. — A photograph I took at the Lisson Gallery, of a quiet moment with the art and architecture. It was interesting to see how the artwork reacts differently to wood flooring vs. concrete (in the image above).

Your invitation: go and see art.

The Royal Academy Exhibition is on until August 21st 2022
Christopher Le Brun, Momentarium, is on at the Lisson Gallery until 20th of August 2022

STUDIO NEWS | We have our own studio space!

“I need to be alone for certain periods of time or I violate my own rhythm.”

— Lee Krasner

This month, we moved into our first studio space. A space of our own. This is a big moment for me, something I’ve been dreaming of since I moved to London almost 10 years ago.

The space is not refined, clean or particularly organised. This is intentional. It’s messy, expansive, and open to receive and stimulate creativity. It’s a space where I’ll be exploring my own art practice (wrenloucks.com), and a space for creating Be-kin project, collaborations, and workshops.

Be-kin studio on a bright blue sky day. — The studio is in Primrose Hill, at the Old Dairy: 110 Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 8HX. If you are in the area, please stop by to say hi. You can ask for me at reception or text me: 079232 86904.

Help spread Be-kin’s light

We have a few spots left this summer for our Design & Wellbeing Packages. If you know anyone who is buying or renting a new home, this package is ideal for them. It will enhance their life. You can book a complimentary consultation on our website or via Instagram.

Until next time,
Wren.

Christopher Le Brun & Our NEW Studio Space