studio leslie anne

Artist Statement:

I am intentional about centering Black people and women in my art as a way to celebrate our culture and beauty with nuance. I find that in the art world, like in most spaces, contributions from Black women are lacking. My role as a Black woman artist is simply to speak my truth and show up authentically. My art is as much about the process as it is the physical piece, as creating art opens the space for me to explore myself. I create self-portraits as a way to honor my feelings and memorialize times in my life, with the hope that others can connect to my journey in some way. My work has become more autobiographical, with me telling stories of love, change, and personal trials and triumph. My intention is to explore emotion, vulnerability, and our shared humanity using the visuals of stars, clouds, and the skies. I enjoy painting, making collage style digital artwork, and illustrating. I incorporate photography, bright colors, gold, and glitter.  Forever experimenting and expanding. Peace.

Artist Biography:

Leslie Anne is a self-taught contemporary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia by way of East St. Louis, Illinois. Leslie describes her work as emotionally expressive, cosmic, colorful, conceptual, and Afrofuturistic. Her art is inspired by prominent themes in her own life, like motherhood, family, race, relationships, personal expression, style, and humor.  She uses bold contrasting elements to create interesting mixed media works; showcasing her artistic range and various techniques.  By looking at the art, her hope is that you will find a sense of interconnectedness with all. And ultimately explore more of yourself.

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Leslie's preferred mediums are painting with acrylic or oil paint, digital artwork, and photography. She specializes in contemporary portraiture. Leslie Anne's work has been featured in publications and exhibitions around the United States and the world.

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Please email artistleslieanne@gmail.com for all business inquiries.