Bio
Rich Loen
Rich Loen (b. 1960) is a contemporary Canadian artist based in Ottawa. He opened his studio in 2018 upon retiring from a successful career as a software engineer. In 2024 he opened his own gallery, the Salon Des Bananes in Ottawa.
Science and technology have been foundational in his artistic process, leading him to create kinetic and responsive pieces such as Databells - an installation work made of bells connected to statistics.
Play, whimsy, and engagement are essential to the artist's works. He values creating participatory encounters. Loen has been working on a growing body of contemporary art that is participatory, interactive, immersive, or responsive.
Loen was born and raised in Ottawa, into a family of artists, Loen discovered his path to art through his passion for technology, science, data, and industrial design.
Exhibitions
Oct-29 to Nov-1, 2026
ART TORONTO
Databells - installation presented by Artist Project
June 1 - Aug-16, 2026
Salon Des Bananes MONTREAL
Databells - installation presented at the Salon Des Bananes (temporary) gallery in Montreal
March 2027
Ottawa Art Gallery
Databells - installation presented at the OAG
September 2026
Ottawa Art Gallery
Awesome Box - public art installations presented in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery as part of the ACE District
September 2026
Ottawa Art Gallery
Kindess Cascade - public art mural presented in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery as part of the ACE District
September 2025
Salon Des Bananes OTTAWA
Databells - installation premiere at the Salon Des Bananes gallery in Ottawa
November 2026
Salon Des Bananes OTTAWA
SONDER - interactive video art exhibition, world premiere
November 2024
Salon Des Bananes OTTAWA
Peeking In - group exhibition at the Salon Des Bananes gallery in Ottawa