Adjust your attitude

“Better Times” (mixed media), by Susan Leskin, in the group members show at Galatea Fine Art, Boston, Jan. 13-29.

"It feels important right now to find and express visions of hope and lightness to counter the despair that many of us feel about the current state of the world. These collages reflect those visions for me."

Her artist statement says:

“My work frequently explores connectivity and disjunction. I enjoy creating images that are ambiguous and may be just on the edge of recognition. There is often a focus - explicit or implied - on the relationship between humans and nature.

”I use fluid acrylic paint and mediums, ink, pencil, and painted papers in my collages.’’

'Untenable relationship'

“We're Made of the Same Stuff” (mixed media), by Susan Leskin, in her show ‘‘Feeling the Heat,’’ at Galatea Fine Art, Boston, June 3-26.

She says; "The relationship between humans and nature has become untenable: so very dangerous and so infinitely sad. Regardless, we must summon as much energy and will as possible, and repair what we can. At a basic level, it comes down to what each of us is willing to give up."

Cities broken but optimistic

“Broken Earth” (mixed media), by Susan Leskin, as seen in Galatea Fine Art’s (Boston) online gallery.

The text with it says: “There is an architectural component to this piece by Susan Leskin. Cities seem to grow out of a miasma of uncertainty. Bits and pieces take off and float away into a night becoming day. There is an optimism in this work reflected by the energetic candor of the composition.’’

See:

www.susanleskin.com

and:

galateafineart.com