Leena Noux

Leena Nousiainen Art

I'm a Finnish born (1970 in Oulu, Northern Finland) contemporary fine art painter in France, finding  my inspiration in our history, literature, mythology, poetry, theater,  and music - in humanity - in all its good and its bad. 

My first touch with art and painting was the Christmas 1976; I got a book of Edvard Munch's work in my hands (it was a xmas gift to my mother) and I was so impressed, it was like a revelation, to see that something like that exists! I was 6 years old. Munch's work opened me a whole world of painting, and I knew I wanted to do the same - - - still got that book in my studio.

So I made my art oriented high school studies in Oulu, and professional studies in classic and modern art in Helsinki, in Finland. I've been doing exhibitions in Europe since 1998 - link to updated list here.

For me the painting is an endless research of expression and parallel stories hidden in us - complex mirrors of ourselves - often with a touch of sweet, dark decadence. Because that's what we are: mostly trying our best to survive, yet tempted by the irresistible darkness. I find that very interesting in the human nature; instinct to live but then again, underneath there's a taste for destruction. 

I paint with high quality acrylic paint on canvases, and I use also charcoal, pastels and spray paint. Mostly I work with my hands and sponges, with a spray bottle of water, and not so much with brushes. 

I don't use models or any photographic material.

*I would be excited to paint an art work directly on a wall - private or public space - please, don't hesitate to contact me, if you have a interesting project in mind: let's talk! 

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I'm living and working in France, Orléans,  and have a little studio in Couleur 136 which is a local cultural association.

I do exhibition projects in all Orléans area with several artist associations, and around Europe in galleries. I sell my art directly from my work shop, and online worldwide.

*Please, feel free to contact me for a project - or - for example for a work shop visit (in English & en Français ) -  for small groups or individuals. 

You can find me on Instagram as well as in Facebook!