Leigh Wells Visage 17.
Mixed media and collage on vintage book page. Floated in walnut stained frame 9/16 face UV plexiglass.
14 x 11
Leigh Wells Statement
I create paper collage and paintings on pieced textiles that consist of simple, restrained abstract forms evocative of deeply sensed mental and emotional states. I approach the combination of elements in my work as though I am constructing a feeling, a thought, a relationship; intentionally creating spatial and narrative ambiguity that heightens the work’s expressive tension.
The repurposed materials that I use have their own histories which become integral expressive elements in the work. he larger paintings on textile include the tactile sensual qualities of the fabric and painterly marks with compositions that are more reduced, allowing for greater clarity and impact.
Strongly related to abstract painting, my practice takes inspiration from artists such as Arlene Shechet, Jim Lee, Fran Shalom and, especially, Amy Sillman, whose works and writings have influenced me profoundly.
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ABOUT LEIGH WELLS
Leigh Wells creates abstract collage and collage-like paintings on pieced textiles, composed of restrained forms that evoke deeply sensed mental and emotional states. Working with repurposed materials, she explores themes of restoration and ambiguity, constructing visual relationships that feel both grounded and vulnerable. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in publications including The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine, and Elle Decor.
