Somé Louis

Somé Louis is a Charlottesville-based conceptual artist investigating concepts of memory, home, family, and identity through the rituals of mundane occurrences and observations. She explores these concepts through a variety of media and methods, especially installation, embroidery, drawing, and collage of the figure on found linens, textiles, and papers, and performance on video. In her most recent visual work, Somé explores memories of a childhood in the Caribbean through common gestures of daily activities on found linens, textiles, and papers from the domestic sphere. She considers the connection these routines hold in building a sense of self, home, and connection to one’s family and ancestors. Through drawing and embroidery on found materials with aesthetic and personal historical relevance, she attempts to record these simple memories that have remained with her over time.

Somé holds a BA in Studio Art and Art History from Wellesley College, and is an active participant in a number of Charlottesville creative projects. She has completed residencies at New City Arts, Second Street Gallery, and McGuffey Art Center. She recently joined McGuffey Art Center as a member and holds an active studio practice.