Hi my name is Leah Bright and I am a practicing artist who can't stop making art.
My home is on the Mornington Peninsula where I live with two humans and one animal. I love the coastal lifestyle as it teaches me constantly about being in a place where I can connect deeper with myself and my surroundings.
I have a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts and a Dip Ed in Teaching. I have been practicing as an artist for 30 years and have developed a strong passion for all disciplines of art. After majoring in sculpture at University, I discovered the love for how things are structured and formed. This sense of curiosity has led me on a journey to explore the integrity of how things are designed and created. This can be seen in my detailed compositions in drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture. All of which explore the wonders of life in a myriad of different ways.
My drawings are about capturing the notion of everyday life from a romanticised view. The detailed compositions explore the extraordinary, of how light juxtaposed against wallpaper creates a magical delight and infusion of colour. These artworks are inspired from the love of interior design, pattern, nature and travel. Moroccan patterns to European influences can be found in my subject matter with a twist of nostalgia. All my drawings include flora and fauna which connects the narrative also to the reminder of the beauty in its purest form.
Please contact me for a chat about my practice, I would love to talk with you!
Leah.