ABOUT
Leah is an emerging artist making her way into the art scene across Canada as a mixed media artist specialized in painting and printmaking. Leah focuses on aspects of nature and climate activism as a commonality throughout her work.
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Artist Statement:
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Humanity has an inherent participation in nature. I am drawn to the dire state the earth is in. Some bodies of my work such as the Plastic House series, Suffocation, and Artist Anti-Poster to name a few - are a call to action that takes its form through my use of recycled and reusable materials, and non-toxic substances when I can. I reflect on the ways in which I can further my practice to be progressively better for the environment and I am interested in promoting this aspect to my viewers. To use art in this way allows me to ignite my practice with my ideals to provide substance and deeper meaning. I create art to represent my interpretation and express my passion for the connection between humanity and nature. I strive to breathe life into my work; to draw in and illuminate these themes to a variety of artistic tastes while promoting conscious use of materials.
Artist Biography:
Leah Small was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta. With family in both the west and east coasts, she developed a love for a variety of different environments across Canada. This became a fascination that has since allowed her to delve into many mediums of art to portray the world around her. With learning photography, traditional, and digital art styles, it became a passion to pursue an artistic field. After winning a banner design competition in highschool, Leah pursued an Art and Design certificate at Keyano College where she got a scholarship in the arts. Most recently she has completed her bachelors degree majoring in Visual Arts and Art History at York University and has been featured in a range of exhibitions. Leah now continues her work through attending residencies across Canada and studying conservation.
Leah's Artist CV