London: Draperhouse Showcase Photo Diary

I posted a few of the photos here shortly after I got back to the States from my showcase in London for Draperhouse, but narrowed down some more to share with you all. Thank you Jim Miller for taking the photos, Sylvie Cho for having me and all involved too make this such a great night and can say I miss it already!! (Next up NYC) :) Will follow up with more info soon!!

Save The Date

Hello Lovelies,
I have the date and place of my latest group exhibition that will be held in London!! :)

Beyond words how excited I am for this showing and am so very thankful for Draper House and Sylvie Cho for getting me on board. Hope to see you there. xo

Draperhouse
Gallery 27


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"Fashion Unraveled" Exhibition

My latest show, "The Fashion Unraveled" exhibition is part of Gensler San Francisco’s 2011 Spring Art Programme. The show examines contemporary fashion beyond the final product of thread and cloth. Exploring fashion as an artistic process & practice, from mind to hand to manifestation. Fashion photography and garments will share the stage with artist works and a live charette will present a tangible view of design at the exhibition reception.
Gensler is proud to present and support artists and designers working across mediums and proving a full range of content and presentation. The Gensler San Francisco office invites you to see into the hearts and minds of these artists recognizing that the design they utilize can be as fluid as the garments they create."

I am beyond excited to be a part of this!! I really hope to see you there if you can come xo

Gensler
2 Harrison Street
Suite 400
San Francisco California 94105
USA
April 14th Opening Reception 5:30-7:30

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The Fitting Room 3rd Edition /// September 24th-25th

I was gladly contacted by those involved with The Fitting Room. A fantastic opportunity for artists to showcase their work and an amazing fun time for anyone that should attend. Their next showcase is this September in Bilbao, Spain the 24th-25th 2010. It is an event of art, fashion and trends that will be held at the Hotel Meliá in Bilbao.

Each artist will represent and create their own world in one of its rooms, which consist of 50 total rooms. Participating designers and artists in all categories: fashion, accessories, jewelry, photography, illustration, sculpture ... Anything relating to the world of fashion, art and design. A great time for the visitors as you can explore exclusive pieces to take home and interact with the participants in open creative spaces.

There is also an open call for artists :) The deadline for submission of nominations begins on May 10 and ending on June 10th 2010. You can submit your work here.. ( You know I am with my art) !!! Of course :) So cross fingers and if your an artist that is interested as well, go for it!!

For more information and past shows visit their website, I Love Fitting Room

Alex Turco

Title ~"Tribute to Louis Vuitton"


Title ~ "Free"


Title ~ "Dream On"

While in NYC and after setting up my art show at Charles Nolan this past June, I was browsing Gansevoort in the meatpacking district and discovered an amazing artist through the window right next door. Italian Artist Alex Turco. Unfortunately it was closed so I couldn't go in. But from the glass window I fell in love. I have one photo I took of his piece, Free below.



I cannot tell you how much more amazing his pieces are in person. He had this mixed media technique of a thick glaze that pored over his work and made is look like it was dripping wet with gel and especially the piece "Free" it looked like plastic wrap around the subjects face. AMAZING!!
Here is another photo I took of a reflection though the window trying to capture that texture.




I am definitely going to have to experiment with some of my work, I just love that spark of inspiration, such a great drive it brings. I will also hopefully have a new piece up tomorrow for you all as well :)

♫ Sohodolls ~ Bang Bang Bang Bang

Paper bag

The creativity is definitely in place via~ Style.com.

I hope you are having a great start to the week. I will be posting some photos of the show in the next few days. It was a fantastic turnout and I had a blast. If you are in the Denver area, my art will be up until the 31st of September so make sure to visit if you can..

♫ Empire of the Sun ~Standing on the Shore.

"This Silent Whisper"

© Leigh 2009



Here is new piece that I will have for this Saturday and I will definitely get the print version up soon. I cannot wait to see friends that I haven't seen in forever and meet all of the rest of you that are coming out to my show at The Fabric Lab. Thank you for all of your support!!

Have a wonderful Friday everyone.

*Art inspired by Dujour Magazines new cover contest and based on a photo from Denise boomken.

This Saturday !!

A reminder that I have my Solo exhibition this upcoming Saturday the 8th at the The Fabric Lab here in Denver. Hope to see you there :)

Stem Show update

Photo: Leigh 2009

I think this is one of my new favorite flowers, I am not sure of the name, hopefully one of you do;) It was one of many beautiful flowers that filled Stem where Dallas, Liz and I had our group art show in San Francisco. Maxine the owner and host of the show carries so many other wonderful gift items on top of the floral arrangements, so if in the area do stop by.
Here are a few photos of the show and thank you to all that came down :)

Maxine







It was also Gay Pride weekend, so this was our view with literally a sea of people just outside the doors looking out at Dolores Park.

Could not help but pose next to this strange man that decided to just hang upside down on the sidewalk for awhile. To all his own I suppose.

Thank you also to batter bakery for supplying the yummy cupcakes and to all that posted about the event online.

All other photos credit to Aaron Goss.

California

Photo: Leigh 2009

I am back from Beautiful San Francisco California. The show at Stem was wonderful and so were all of you that I got to meet :) A ton of fun stories, photos and many thanks to share that I cannot wait to post this week. I will catch up with all of you soon.

xo

PS Don't forget to enter the giveaway that I have on the right for a new rug. A winner will be drawn around 10:00 pm Eastern tomorrow.

"Nurse Magdalena"

Leigh 2009




Limited edition prints available at my Etsy shop.


A reminder this Saturday June 27th from 5-8 I will be heading to the west coast for my show at Stem in San Francisco. I have only been through the airport so I cannot wait to take in the beautiful city. Hope to see you there!

Thank you !!

I am back from NY and ready to share some photos soon with thoughts of an amazing show at Charles Nolan. It was so great to meet all of you that came, but first tonight I am going to get my bags unpacked and try to catch up on a few things before work starts back up for me tomorrow. I think I took near 700 photos of NYC wow! and now working on about an hour of sleep so I promise to get back with everyone quickly after I refresh.

Thank you for your amazing support and stopping by the show :)

xo
Photo: Aaron Goss

Heading West

The "Lady" Show in New York June 13th is coming up, but for those that cannot attend the east coast show, I am excited to announce I will also be having a group show with Dallas Shaw and Liz Ballard on June 27th from 5-8 in San Francisco at Stem. Love to see you there for drinks and the cupcakes.

A special thanks to batter bakery for providing the cupcakes for the San Francisco show
and to whimsy & spice for providing the treats for the show in New York.
YUMMY!!

Postcard designed by Dallas Shaw

framing time

Photo: usovich

This photo represents the last few days for me searching and searching for the perfect frames. I am preparing for my art show in New York and also for another shortly after in San Francisco (more on that soon). I just need to make sure my art is ready and waiting for me when I land. whoo :)

Also have been quite busy dealing with car issues from when the moving truck hit me. Totaled was the news I received today, It just takes up time, I am already the type that has filled up each minute of my day. Oh well what can you do, again I am just happy that my daughter and I are physically safe. What a pain.