About Leah Thiessen:
Leah Thiessen’s paintings examine the natural ecology of the Australian landscape particularly the mangroves and natural bush terrain of Terranora Broadwater, NSW. Living amongst this eco system with its ever-changing imagery is the catalyst for her work. Leah’s paintings are process based, made up of many layers. The surfaces reveal a sense of time and depth through the act of scraping into, painting over and drawing on top. They are excavations, palimpsests of how she sees the natural world.
Education:
2014 Bachelor of Visual Art – SCU – Painting major – Bachelor of Visual Art
1997 Diploma of Fine Arts – Seaforth TAFE (Sydney)
1996 Certificate in Studio Ceramics – Brookvale TAFE (Sydney)