Weaving Stories Through Art Lorraine Lowe’s Creative Journey

Lorraine’s visual and textile art is on display at Jezzine Art Gallery, Townsville & TYTO Ingham. Photo supplied

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Lorraine Lowe’s passion for exploring visual and textile art in all its forms has flourished for nearly three decades and shows no sign of slowing down.

“Textiles have been my foundation for over 27 years, and everything I do still grows from that language of texture, layering, and design,” she explained.

“I hope people feel uplifted—joy, excitement, and a sense of wonder when they see my pieces. I want the colour and texture to draw them in, and for the work to spark memories of places they’ve been or inspire new ones they want to experience.”

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Throughout her time as an artist, Lorraine has found deep enjoyment and fulfilment in exploring patternmaking in its many forms, creating striking works that have been exhibited across North Queensland, including locally at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

“In quilting, I was essentially “painting” with fabric—building shadows, highlights, and contrast through carefully selected materials. I even use the sewing machine like a drawing tool, moving freely to create line and form,” she said.

“That approach naturally extends into my other mediums. My paintings often incorporate stitched or sculptural elements, and my installations bring together texture, interaction, and storytelling. Whether I’m working with fabric, paint, or found objects, I’m always thinking about how materials can create depth, contrast, and emotion. Each medium doesn’t sit separately—they inform and expand one another.”

With a love for mixing her own paints and creating pieces that evoke emotion and spark curiosity, Lorraine has developed a passion for exploring the relationship between colour palettes and texture.

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“Colour and texture are at the heart of everything I create. I’m drawn to work that feels tactile—even in painting, if it can’t be physically touched, I want it to be experienced visually,” she explained.

“I love unexpected combinations and contrasts—warm against cool, light against dark, smooth against textured. Layering is key. I build depth and energy through these contrasts until the work feels balanced but still alive with movement and surprise.”

In Ms Lowe’s most recent exhibition at TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Travelogue: Bucket Lists and Memories, she created each piece with the intention of taking admirers on a personal journey.

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“I wanted to tap into shared human experiences of travel and memory. The works reference iconic places like Venice, Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall of China, but the real story is personal,” she enthused.

“I hope viewers are reminded of their own journeys—places they’ve been, moments they’ve felt, and even the trips they still dream of taking. It’s about sparking excitement, nostalgia, and the desire to create new memories.”

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Lorraine’s current focus lies in painting, drawing and sculpture as she continues to explore the visual arts, constantly finding new ways to create work that tells a story.

“What drives me now is curiosity and possibility. I’m excited to keep evolving—entering exhibitions, developing new bodies of work, and eventually bringing everything full circle by designing my own fabric ranges informed by my painting practice.”

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Lorraine’s talents are exhibited at Jezzine Art Gallery in Townsville and TYTO Regional Art Gallery in Ingham, and with her passion continuing to grow each day, she looks forward to creating fabric and textile collections for patchwork and other purposes and hopes to one day license her artwork for surface design.

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