Monique Labusch creates colourful, mostly abstract expressionist art inspired by the light and landscape of the upper Sunshine Coast. After a career in television and design in Europe, she has made her home in Lund for the past 30 years.
Are you originally from Powell River?
I grew up in Cologne, Germany and 30 years ago I moved to Powell River.
What is your background?
Upon finishing high school I worked for German television and for a designer in London, England before living and studying in Madrid, Spain. Returning to Germany I received my diploma in design.
When did you first get into painting?
I’ve painted for as long as I can remember. It makes me happy and brings me joy, which I want to share with everyone. My style developed while I spent almost 20 winters in Mexico living on the beach. Now I live all year round in this beautiful place here on the Sunshine Coast.
What inspires your work?
I appreciate nature. In our busy world it is a place where we are able to find strength through stillness and beauty. Even nature’s tiniest part can touch the soul. Many people have told me how uplifting my colourful, mostly acrylic, paintings are. Wherever I go colour catches my eyes first.
Where can people see your work?
You can see my art in the Tug-Ghum Gallery in Lund, where I live, at Rachel Blaney’s office and at the Tidal Art Centre on Finn Bay Road. Find me on Instagram at Monique Labusch_art or just contact me to look at my art in my home studio.
