Do you by any chance mean Louise Genest, the bookbinder? I couldn't find any listing for Louise Vergette.

Aside from a bronze park sculpture, the only web presence of Louise Vergette are from some 90's books; I surmise that her time was over before the Web blossomed.

I loved Louise Vergette's work - yes, saw it in the Juliet Bawden book first, and it gave me the courage to attempt some of my more extreme ideas, however barking mad in scale or concept!   I think she's still active but the last reference I saw to her was (I think) in connection with model-making / special effects for films & animation, rather than as an exhibiting artist.

Hi Catperson - I know what you mean, but you may not realise quite how eccentric I can get; it did take a leap of faith to put them into practice, when at the time (15-20 years ago) there was very little really off-the-wall artwork around.  I've only put the more sensible things on my gallery here - so far .....

Well, I am pleased to say that my searches have been successful.  I have found Louise Vergette.  She sounds absolutely delightful, has never seen this site but will be looking at it soon and (I'm crossing fingers etc. here) is likely to open a gallery.
DavidO

David, the artist magnet!  He can schmooze with the best!

Sue

That's great news David  - well schmoozed indeed! 

(Sue - thank you so much for the compliment, really made my day!  and motivated me to find a way round the latest home pc crisis to retrieve some more recent work photos for the gallery).

Antonia

Louise... another artist with some wonderful work!  I love the fox and fish.

Sue

Lesley, you're very kind but Louise is way out of my league!!  However it doesn't hurt to have a level to aspire to.   As I think I said before, she was a great inspiration to me early on and it's fantastic to see her work in the gallery.