Fine Arts
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time"
- Thomas Merton
With foundations in graphic design and marketing and a BS degree from the Art Institute, Leslie brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to the fine art industry. What began as a hobby quickly evolved into a profoundly fulfilling passion—a therapeutic outlet combining creativity and craftsmanship.
Drawing inspiration from the beauty of everyday life and the organic patterns found in nature, Leslie creates sculptures that are both dynamic and harmonious. Each piece reflects a careful balance of artistry and precision, incorporating principles from the design world alongside structural elements influenced by her career in the architecture and engineering industry.
Rooted in a love for experimentation and a keen eye for detail, Leslie’s work explores the interplay of texture, color, and form. This creative process is guided by the disciplined yet fluid approaches learned from years in design and marketing, resulting in pieces that resonate with emotion and purpose.
Leslie’s sculptures invite viewers to experience the therapeutic essence of the art itself, offering moments of connection, reflection, and inspiration.
The Beauty Within
A mesmerizing sculpture that blends organic and abstract forms, resembling a deconstructed human heart. Its translucent layers, marbled with soft pinks, blues, and greens, create a fluid, ethereal effect. The contrast between smooth curves and jagged edges symbolizes the duality of fragility and resilience, inviting viewers to explore the hidden beauty beneath the surface.
Ethereal Ascent
Embedded with fine metallic accents, the piece evokes a sense of movement and energy, suggesting the sparks of inspiration and determination. Ethereal Ascent celebrates the beauty of rising above challenges, embodying a spirit of hope and transformation.
Ever Flame
This resin sculpture titled "Ever Flame" appears to evoke the dynamic motion and ephemeral quality of a flame. It features a translucent, flowing structure that rises upward with layers of warm amber, gold, and cool blue hues. These colors blend seamlessly, creating a sense of energy and movement.
Grid Trials
Dominated by a grid-like texture of interlocking squares, the sculpture conveys a sense of structure and constraint, juxtaposed with its flowing, almost fabric-like form that rises in dynamic, undulating waves. The warm, amber-orange hue suffuses the piece with an earthy vibrancy, while the dark squares embedded within the grid create a sense of contrast and mystery.
Textile Cloak
The flowing curves of the sculpture evoke a sense of movement and fluidity, as though an unseen breeze is carrying the piece. Despite its textile-like qualities, the inherent solidity and smooth gloss of the resin remind the viewer of its material origins, creating a fascinating tension between softness and rigidity.