Artist: Leonie Kelsall
Photograph: Christine Sayer
Location: Old Fire Station, View Street
Why did you decide to take part in Next On Now?
I was checking out this wonderful art exhibition here in Bendigo at Dudley house. The show was by this wonderful photographer, Christine Sayer. She invited me to the first meeting; right place, right time, lucky I guess, seemed like a great way to explore the local art scene.
What has it been like working alongside other artists in Bendigo with guidance from a mentor?
It has been great to connect with the other artists here in Bendigo knowing there is great stuff happening in my town, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Meeting Tara, my mentor, has been great. I am blessed to have been placed with somebody with such a rich background and experience who enjoys a cuppa and a good chat as much as I do.
It has been great to connect with the other artists here in Bendigo knowing there is great stuff happening in my town, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Meeting Tara, my mentor, has been great. I am blessed to have been placed with somebody with such a rich background and experience who enjoys a cuppa and a good chat as much as I do.
What has been the inspiration behind your work?
I am inspired by humanist ideals, living creatively, and challenging the norm.
I am inspired by humanist ideals, living creatively, and challenging the norm.
Have you been experimenting with new art forms and/or techniques for your work?
Yes I have been experimenting with new art forms. This is the first time for me that my work has an interactive element. I am hoping that it will be received well, and people are brave enough to get involved.
Yes I have been experimenting with new art forms. This is the first time for me that my work has an interactive element. I am hoping that it will be received well, and people are brave enough to get involved.
Describe your work in 5 words.
Challenging, provocative, multi-faceted, kooky and a bit weird.
Challenging, provocative, multi-faceted, kooky and a bit weird.
Who and/or what inspires you?
There are so many things that inspire my work, a particular light in a interior space, a spiritual teaching, things that posses their own atmosphere, some of the great contemporary artists like Fiona Hall and Annette Messager, and some of the great masters like Frida Kahlo.
There are so many things that inspire my work, a particular light in a interior space, a spiritual teaching, things that posses their own atmosphere, some of the great contemporary artists like Fiona Hall and Annette Messager, and some of the great masters like Frida Kahlo.
Where do you hope to be in 5-10 years time?
I see myself in five years adding to a body of work with expanded skills crossing over artistic forms, and mixing with a group of focused artists that work together by supporting each other’s art practice and following current art forms. I would like to be working towards winning art grants to pursue the progression of my work.
I see myself in five years adding to a body of work with expanded skills crossing over artistic forms, and mixing with a group of focused artists that work together by supporting each other’s art practice and following current art forms. I would like to be working towards winning art grants to pursue the progression of my work.
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