Lois Richard creates layered textile works using Risograph printing, balancing between two-dimensional image and three-dimensional form. Her pieces invite slow, attentive viewing, encouraging the audience to discover subtle details and hidden layers. By hovering between surface and space, they engage the viewer not only visually but also physically—highlighting the tactile qualities of the materials and inviting a sensory, embodied experience. Central themes in her work include communication, identity, human interaction, and the ways cultural traditions and physical environments shape who we are. She also explores how we cope with loss and how urban spaces influence our emotions and behavior.

As an introverted person, Richard is acutely aware of how quieter voices are often overlooked. This awareness is woven into both her teaching and her artistic practice. She aims to create inclusive spaces—both literal and conceptual—where different perspectives can be seen, heard, and valued.

Her work navigates the tension between contrasts: the static and the dynamic, play and structure, silence and expression, architecture and nature. She is particularly interested in how built environments can evoke emotional states such as sadness or a sense of togetherness.

Richard also examines the idea of authorship in contemporary art. Is a work defined solely by the artist, or do material makers, tools, and even the viewer share in its creation? Her practice questions conventional ideas of ownership and authorship, exploring how meaning and intellectual property evolve over time.

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Art in 2017, Richard has embraced Risograph printing as a central technique in her work. She experiments with unconventional materials, creating large-scale, layered textile installations that blend architectural forms, botanical elements, and personal imagery—pushing the technical and conceptual limits of Risography.