EARLY WORKS
COLLECTION
Luke Edward Stripp's Early Work (2019–2023) represents a significant formative period in the artist's development, during which he explored a wide spectrum of styles, subjects, and emotional registers. Ranging from raw, experimental studies to more refined visual narratives, this body of work reveals a young artist in active dialogue with both tradition and innovation. These years function not only as a record of technical growth but also as a map of Stripp’s evolving conceptual voice. Through shifting palettes, symbolic gestures, and thematic exploration, Early Work laid the essential groundwork for the more distilled and emotionally resonant motifs that would come to define his later collections. This period is now viewed as a crucible of identity—a necessary foundation for the more intentional and transformative art that would follow.
EARLY WORKS COLLECTION.
PART 1
Early Works Collection: Part 1 (2019) marks the foundation of the artist’s practice. It draws inspiration from landscapes, beaches, and floral elements, reflecting early experimentation with colour, composition, and expressive freedom. This collection captures a formative period of exploration, where nature and emotion helped shape the direction of future work.
EARLY WORKS COLLECTION.
PART 2
Early Work Collection: Part 2 (2020) marks a notable shift in Luke Edward Stripp’s practice, as vehicles, animals, and the early stages of portraiture begin to populate his compositions. While the organic delicacy of flowers remains, it now coexists with the mechanical and the animate, reflecting a growing interest in contrast, movement, and narrative. The works from this year suggest a searching spirit—playful yet intentional—as Stripp begins to weave disparate subjects into a more symbolic visual language that anticipates the emotional complexity of his later pieces.
EARLY WORKS COLLECTION.
PART 3
Early Work: Part 3 (2021) marks the introduction of the Weavism style, a defining development in Luke Edward Stripp’s evolving practice. This period sees a continuation of abstract explorations alongside a notable influx of portrait paintings and human body compositions. While flowers from earlier phases become more sparing, revisited subjects such as drinks and vehicles remain apparent. The weaving of diverse elements—figurative and abstract, organic and constructed—creates a textured complexity, signaling Stripp’s deepening interest in discovering new meaning and form. This year represents a pivotal moment where his work gains new depth through the exploration of fresh motifs and styles.
EARLY WORKS COLLECTION.
PART 4
Early Work: Part 4 (2022) introduces several key developments in Luke Edward Stripp’s artistic evolution, most notably his first experiments with oil paint. This year revisits the subject of beachscapes and sees the continued refinement of portraiture through the lens of the Weavism style. Palm trees reappear in fresh, stylized forms, often rendered in distinct and varied colour palettes that signal a growing confidence in visual experimentation. The introduction of geometric paintings adds a structural counterpoint to more fluid compositions, while figurative depictions of women, a duck, and a surreal mushroom painting further expand the thematic range. Abstract pieces remain present, alongside a standout drink painting, all contributing to a richly diverse body of work that reflects both playful curiosity and increasing artistic clarity.
EARLY WORKS COLLECTION.
PART 5
Early Work: Part 5 (2023) marks a poignant and introspective chapter in Luke Edward Stripp’s artistic journey. Amid the emotional weight of personal loss and the onset of depression following the passing of multiple family members, productivity slowed noticeably. Yet within this stillness emerged a heightened sense of refinement and intentionality. Stripp substituted volume for depth, channeling his energy into fewer, more focused works. This period saw the debut of Dystopia, his largest and most ambitious painting to date, and the introduction of mosaic-styled compositions that layered symbolism through fragmented form. Oil paint became a more consistent medium, lending a richness and permanence to his evolving visual language. Part 5 stands as a testament to resilience, revealing an artist turning inward to shape meaning through restraint, detail, and emotional clarity.