Overview

Travis Louie’s paintings come from the tiny little drawings and many writings in his journals. He has created his own imaginary world that is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times. It is inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence. The underlying thread that connects all these characters is the unusual circumstances that shape who they were and how they lived. Some of their origins are a complete mystery while others are hinted at. A man is cursed by a goat, a strange furry being is discovered sleeping in a hedge, an engine driver can’t seem to stop vibrating in his sleep, a man overcomes his phobia of spiders, etc, … Using acrylic paint washes and simple textures on smooth boards, he has created portraits from an alternative universe that seemingly may or may not have existed. His work is about identity and remembrance, with a veiled commentary on racism and the immigrant experience. He would like the fear of "the other" to be replaced with a curiosity about the unknown and a sense of wonder regarding those things that are unfamiliar.

 

Exhibitions
Works
  • Travis Louie, The Bat, 2022
    The Bat, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Beelzepup, 2022
    Beelzepup, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Beggar Solomon
    Beggar Solomon
  • Travis Louie, Clyde The Greeter, 2022
    Clyde The Greeter, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Count Orlock on His Night Off
    Count Orlock on His Night Off
  • Travis Louie, Doug From The Underneath, 2022
    Doug From The Underneath, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Eddie Baby
    Eddie Baby
  • Travis Louie, Enrico the Cat
    Enrico the Cat
  • Travis Louie, Fancy Ogre, SOLD
    Fancy Ogre, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, From the Living Apparel Shop, 2022
    From the Living Apparel Shop, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Harry The Moth Man, 2022
    Harry The Moth Man, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Hellmutt the Dog
    Hellmutt the Dog
  • Travis Louie, Jackalope and His Red Shoes, 2022
    Jackalope and His Red Shoes, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Max in Jackalope Disguise, SOLD
    Max in Jackalope Disguise, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, Miss Lila and Her Black Fish, SOLD
    Miss Lila and Her Black Fish, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, Mr. A Rhino, SOLD
    Mr. A Rhino, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, Mr. Cthulhu
    Mr. Cthulhu
  • Travis Louie, October 15th - October 29th
    October 15th - October 29th
  • Travis Louie, Old Bat Thompson
    Old Bat Thompson
  • Travis Louie, Pug in Jackalope Disguise, SOLD
    Pug in Jackalope Disguise, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, Pug Mourner
    Pug Mourner
  • Travis Louie, Rhino Toad
    Rhino Toad
  • Travis Louie, Tai Chi Catfish, SOLD
    Tai Chi Catfish, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, The Bat drawing, 2022
    The Bat drawing, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Bat Hat, 2022
    The Bat Hat, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Doug drawing, 2022
    The Doug drawing, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Elephant Walk, SOLD
    The Elephant Walk, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, The Fancy Ogre drawing, 2022
    The Fancy Ogre drawing, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Frog Sermon, 2022
    The Frog Sermon, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Gift, SOLD
    The Gift, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, The Glow Worm, 2022
    The Glow Worm, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Last Dust Bunny, SOLD
    The Last Dust Bunny, SOLD
  • Travis Louie, The Mighty Turducken, 2022
    The Mighty Turducken, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Squid drawing, 2022
    The Squid drawing, 2022
  • Travis Louie, The Uncommon Sea Dragon
    The Uncommon Sea Dragon
  • Travis Louie, Troll drawing, 2022
    Troll drawing, 2022
  • Travis Louie, Willow the Wisp, 2017
    Willow the Wisp, 2017
  • Travis Louie, Young Krampus
    Young Krampus