Maeve O'Loughlin
2024
CONTEMPORARY FINE ART
Hand painted original Art
Maeve's appreciation of theater, fashion and film has always informed her practice. She is captivated by popular culture, magazine covers, vintage posters and advertisements that depict aspiration and invoke a sense of glamour. Her Art is an extension of her study of the power of language and how it effects one’s environment. Interested in the spiritual movement that preaches about how the 'power of thought' can be used to manifest one’s desires. She typically focuses on one or two words in conjunction with the format of advertising to create an emotional response. Her process is initially ignited by a response to combat negative emotions. Drawing on a positive mantra that comes as an aid, she designs a visual representation of an outcome. Her intention has always been to create Art that has an easily identifiable meaning in a playful manner. Maeve has been developing her craft as a painter for over 10 years using oils, acrylic, enamel and spray paint.
For any enquiries regarding any original oil paintings that are listed below, please contact maevewithloveart@gmail.com.
Original Art.
PLAY TIME OIL PAINTING
This image was inspired by a vintage PLAY BOY magazine cover and recreated with an uplifting slant.
It depicts a vision of fun and glamour and is about drinking in the joys of life and pleasurable moments.
The words 'PLAY TIME' have been hand drawn and painted with a glossy pink enamel paint, using traditional sign writing techniques. It was painted with oils and a touch of spray paint.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
PLAY ON OIL PAINTING
This painting was motivated by a desire to recreate a vintage PLAYBOY cover. The original words have been altered. A spin on the word PLAYBOY, PLAY ON is a tongue in cheek view of the older image. The word states VALUED instead of the typical dollar sign that you would usually see. This is due to the fact that women have previously been packaged, sold and valued on their appearance.
The words were hand drawn and painted with a glossy red enamel paint, using traditional sign writing techniques. The rest was painted in oil paint, so that there is a contrast in textures.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
PLAYFUL OIL PAINTING
Inspired by a vintage PLAYBOY cover. A play on the word PLAYBOY, PLAYFUL is a tongue in cheek view of the original image. Exercise and nature are free, therefore the word FREE replaces a dollar sign, as a reference to the fact that women have previously been packaged and valued on their looks. Instead of 'ENTERTAINMENT FOR MEN' it states 'ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL' not exclusively for male satisfaction.
The words were hand painted. PLAYFUL is painted with a glossy white enamel paint so that there is a contrast in textures. It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm.
TUNE OIL PAINTING
Inspired by a vintage painting, romance and the joy of dancing to your favourite tune.
This painting creates a sense of nostalgia with vintage colours that have been given a slightly more contemporary feel with a touch of spray paint.
The word was hand drawn and painted with a glossy black enamel using traditional sign writing techniques.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
KISS OIL PAINTING
This painting was inspired by the glamour of the 50s and the innocent, old fashioned romance that is often portrayed. The image was influenced by a vintage painting.
The word has been hand drawn, painted with a glossy pink, white and red enamel paint using traditional sign writing techniques.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
HOLDING ON OIL PAINTING
Inspired by a vintage painting. This painting was a response to the Artists own frustrations with trying to progress in life. The words were added as a nod to the motivational slogans that are seen frequently in todays society.
The words 'HOLDING ON' have been hand drawn and painted with a glossy black enamel paint, using traditional sign writing techniques. 'Never give up' being a typical motivational quote that is often seen in popular culture.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
RISE OIL PAINTING
This fun and uplifting modern Art painting was inspired by Disney and the magical world of the circus.
The motivation behind the piece was to act as a reminder to rise above negativity.
The lettering was free hand painted using traditional Victorian sign writing skills and enamel paint. The dancer was painted in oils, spray paint and acrylics have been used in the background to create a contrast in textures.
It has been painted on an excellent quality grey linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm.
GINI OIL PAINTING
The concept for this piece is about 'manifesting' and how 'the universe' has the ability to bring into your life what your heart desires. The lady in the image is inspired by a vintage pin up. The Artist is also influenced by fairy tales, Disney, book covers and film posters.
The words were hand drawn and painted with a glossy white enamel paint using traditional sign writing techniques.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
SPIRITUAL LOVE OIL PAINTING
The image was influenced by BOLLYWOOD movie posters. The words have been added to reflect the spiritual movement that is talked about frequently in todays society.
The words were hand drawn and painted with a glossy enamel paint, using traditional sign writing techniques.
It has been painted on to a linen canvas that measures 50 x 70 cm in oils.
Meet the Artist.
"I've always been drawn to vintage clothes and the glamour that surrounds the 50s and 60s since I was a child. I would watch old films with my Grandmother, be in love with the clothes in her wardrobe and shop down Portobello market and in charity shops. Those early influences have always influenced my style.
I have become more interested in how women have been portrayed, seen and viewed historically. By being aware that this has often been through the 'male gaze'. My motivation is to to reclaim old fashioned images and relay a more positive comment that reflects the empowered voices of young women today. I do not want to portray women that look sad, struggling or waiting for someone to save them. In contrast to this I am fascinated by the self-improvement movement that has become a new kind of religion. As an Artist I think it is important to reflect what is happening in society. I try to do this in the simplest form, using only a couple of words at a time. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is because when I was at Art school, the most obscure work seemed get the most praise. I felt that Fine Art should not detatch itself from the common man by claiming to be so obscure that people can't understand what the meaning is or identify with it. It should speak for people and about them and be for them. Therefore, I have always wanted to spell out my meanings very clearly. Studying Fine Art also made me realise that I wanted to portray a positive message because I believe that everything has an energy and effect. I don't want to focus on the bad in the world and if I do, I want to comment on it, with a playful and uplifting tone."
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