A Life in Print
Louis’s published works span poetry, memoir, and narrative non-fiction, each infused with the same lyrical sensibility that defines his paintings. Almost French: A Life of Biltong and Foie Gras chronicles his journey from South Africa to rural France with warmth and wit, while Biltong en Dior and Iepend deur die wêreld explore themes of identity, place, and belonging. His collaboration with Isabella Niehaus on Earthling Food reflects a deep engagement with landscape, sustenance, and the rituals of daily life. Whether writing in Afrikaans or English, Louis’s prose carries the same attention to color, texture, and feeling that animates his canvases—a celebration of lived experience rendered in words.
Biltong en Dior
Daar’s ’n man op my agterstoep kombineer Franse geskiedenis en praktiese oorlewingsraad met ’n nuutgevonde waardering vir Suid-Afrikaanse wortels.
Almost French
Almost French explores a decade-long induction into French culture, language, and bureaucracy from the unique perspective of a château owner.
Moerasperd deur die nag
Moerasperd deur die nag beïndruk met sy intertekstuele reikwydte en ’n kragtige verkenning van ’n smerige dog smeulende eietydse moeras.
Skepselkos
Hierdie bekroonde duo volg hul wêreldgehalte sukses op met ‘n splinternuwe versameling uitsonderlike plantgebaseerde resepte in Skepselkos.
Feestelike Frankryk
Feestelike Frankryk bied ‘n kykie in die Franse plattelandse lewe deur ‘n mengsel van vermaaklike staaltjies, hartlike herinneringe en toeganklike resepte vanuit die kombuis van Château La Creuzette.
The Story of a House
The Story of a House weaves the rich history of Château de la Creuzette with a comprehensive collection of seasonal recipes and resourceful kitchen tips that turn every meal into a feast.
There's a Vegan on my Verandah
There’s a Vegan on my Verandah is a world-award-winning collection of accessible, plant-based recipes that celebrates rich storytelling and stylish entertaining between France and South Africa.
Die Kleur Van Water
Die kleur van water is a lyrical, multilingual poetry collection that blends original sketches with verses to explore themes of memory and travel through the symbolic language of water and shades of blue.
Break the Spell Spreek Die Woord
Spreek die Woord / Break the Spell is a bilingual exhibition catalogue and curated cultural project that explores the intersection of art and language within the context of the Stellenbosch Woordfees
A Life in Print
Louis’s published works span poetry, memoir, and narrative non-fiction, each infused with the same lyrical sensibility that defines his paintings. Almost French: A Life of Biltong and Foie Gras chronicles his journey from South Africa to rural France with warmth and wit, while Biltong en Dior and Iepend deur die wêreld explore themes of identity, place, and belonging. His collaboration with Isabella Niehaus on Earthling Food reflects a deep engagement with landscape, sustenance, and the rituals of daily life. Whether writing in Afrikaans or English, Louis’s prose carries the same attention to color, texture, and feeling that animates his canvases—a celebration of lived experience rendered in words.
Biltong en Dior
Daar’s ’n man op my agterstoep kombineer Franse geskiedenis en praktiese oorlewingsraad met ’n nuutgevonde waardering vir Suid-Afrikaanse wortels.
Almost French
Almost French explores a decade-long induction into French culture, language, and bureaucracy from the unique perspective of a château owner.
Moerasperd deur die nag
Moerasperd deur die nag beïndruk met sy intertekstuele reikwydte en ’n kragtige verkenning van ’n smerige dog smeulende eietydse moeras.
Skepselkos
Hierdie bekroonde duo volg hul wêreldgehalte sukses op met 'n splinternuwe versameling uitsonderlike plantgebaseerde resepte in Skepselkos.
Feestelike Frankryk
Feestelike Frankryk bied 'n kykie in die Franse plattelandse lewe deur 'n mengsel van vermaaklike staaltjies, hartlike herinneringe en toeganklike resepte vanuit die kombuis van Château La Creuzette.
The Story of a House
The Story of a House weaves the rich history of Château de la Creuzette with a comprehensive collection of seasonal recipes and resourceful kitchen tips that turn every meal into a feast.
There's a Vegan on my Verandah
There’s a Vegan on my Verandah is a world-award-winning collection of accessible, plant-based recipes that celebrates rich storytelling and stylish entertaining between France and South Africa.
Die Kleur Van Water
Die kleur van water is a lyrical, multilingual poetry collection that blends original sketches with verses to explore themes of memory and travel through the symbolic language of water and shades of blue.
Break the Spell Spreek Die Woord
Spreek die Woord / Break the Spell is a bilingual exhibition catalogue and curated cultural project that explores the intersection of art and language within the context of the Stellenbosch Woordfees