Meet Louise
Tell us a bit about yourself
I moved to Bath three years ago and love the balance of being close to the city while still having open landscapes to roam. After many years overseas, having my own garden feels like a real luxury; a chance to watch the seasons shift, plant things, and actually see them grow.
Following a fulfilling career in school leadership, the move back felt like the right moment to focus fully on my art, and I’ve recently completed a master’s in Fine Art at Bath Spa University. I’m now a part of Emerge, which supports artists in establishing themselves. As an artist, I work with paper installations, video, and found organic materials. I combine “Making” with my leadership development work, largely supporting school leadership teams.
What inspired you to join Bath Women's Fund?
Bath is often seen as picture-perfect, but that veneer doesn’t always reflect the needs or realities of the many different communities who live here. I joined Bath Women’s Fund because it shines a light on projects that empower women across the city, women whose voices, work and wellbeing matter deeply. If I can play even a small part in supporting that, it feels important.
As a Bath Women's Fund member, I enjoy the connection to a community of women, each bringing a breadth of experiences, perspectives and strengths.
What are the issues that you are most passionate about?
I’m passionate about how we make sense of the world! A thread running through both my work in education and my art. I care about the spaces that help people grow, reflect and feel grounded in who they are and where they belong. Nature is an important element.
What would you be most interested in learning about as a Bath Women's Fund member?
I’m keen to learn more about the organisations we support: how their projects unfold on the ground, the challenges they face, and the real differences they make to women and girls in Bath.
I like listening and learning from other members, their expertise, motivations and experiences. The mixing of generations feels important, especially how we engage with younger people in the city.
What is your favourite place/thing to do in and around Bath?
I feel very lucky to live near Bathwick Meadows. I love walking across the fields with the whole city spread out below, then passing through Smallcombe Cemetery and into the woods behind. It’s a route that never gets old.
During lockdown, I became an enthusiastic sourdough baker, but now am relieved to have Landrace nearby making incredible bread.
And finally, having recently finished my Master’s at Bath Spa University, I’m naturally drawn to the places in the city where art is actively being made and shared.