studio leslie anne
dope contemporary art
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lESLIE ANNe
multidisciplinary artist
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,
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.
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.
Please email artistleslieanne@gmail.com for all business inquiries.
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solo exhibitions
Art Mums United / The Sun Still Shining on Me / July 19- Aug 2, 2022
Studio Leslie Anne / Visions of the Starseeds / 2021
group EXHIBITIONS
Atlantucky/ Brightring Foundation/ Black and Proud / Georgia / 2023
Underground Atlanta/ The Arts Atlanta / Black Love / Georgia/ 2023
Atlantucky/ Brightring Foundation/ It's Bigger than Hip-Hop / Georgia / 2022
MINT / 15th Annual Postcard Pin-up / Georgia / 2022
URBANSIDE Gallery / Artbox. Project World 2.0 / Zurich / 2022
Project Gallery V / If Fluid was a Song / 2021
Artistic Remedies for Creative Hearts (ARCH) / The Pink Exhibit / Virginia/ 2021
Fragmented Collective / World Collage Day / 2021
Shenandoah Valley Art Center / 40 Under 40 2021 / Virginia/ 2021
Contemporary Art Gallery Online / Black History Exhibition / 2021
Franklin Arts Center Resident Art Gallery / Minnesota / 2015
Manifest Justice / California / 2015
Harambee Ujima Black Arts Festival /Pennsylvania / 2015
Open Grounds/ Virginia/ 2015
Open Grounds/ R(Evolution)/ Virginia/ 2015
PUBLICATIONS
Spoken Black Girl / Issue 4: Freedom/ 2023
Vanity Fair / The Dynasty Issue / May 2022
Vanity Fair / Style Issue / April 2022
Vanity Fair / 28th Annual Hollywood Issue / March 2022
Fragmented Collective / FUTURE / 2022
All She Makes / Issue 3 / 2021
ROADFEMME / 003: Stay True / 2015
COLLABORATIONS
The WRLDFMS Tony Williams / "UBUBU" Artwork / 2023
The WRLDFMS Tony Williams / "Black Heart Emoji" Artwork / 2022
The WRLDFMS Tony Williams / "Kiss or Go Crazy" Artwork / 2022
The WRLDFMS Tony Williams / "Anymore" Artwork / 2021
Bose / "Rule the Quiet" Campaign / 2021
PRESS
Art Mamas Prodcast / Claiming Your Unique Space / 2022
Canvas Rebel / Meet Leslie Anne / 2022
Voyage ATL / Rising Stars Interview / 2021