“I think of language as something we absorb and then express back out as we grow into ourselves.” That idea resonates with me, especially when considering the work of Le’Andra LeSeur. Her practice challenges dominant norms by resisting imposed ways of seeing and pushing back against social control. What stands out most is how she expands the notion of visual language, reminding us that each artist develops a distinct way of communicating. I admire how she stretches this concept beyond comfort, using her work and body to question power, perception, and who gets to define meaning.
Her reflection on primarily working with red and blue also caught my attention, particularly her view of those colors as "symbols of a freedom" she once struggled to access. It highlights how deeply personal color psychology can be and how it shapes creative decisions. While she describes blue as cerebral, my own response to it is almost the opposite; I associate the hue with a sense of calm, even a kind of thoughtless ease. Still, I relate to her process of using color as a record of lived experience. The act of choosing and applying color becomes a way to claim autonomy and translate internal states into something visible.
In my own work, I explore the human figure within isolated environments, usually myself, family members, or close friends. I paint those closest to me to feel connected to myself and others. I draw heavily from emotional intake, using painting as a means to process intensity and release what cannot be spoken. I’m also interested in how viewers engage with the imagery and interpret its metaphors. The physical act of painting, through varied strokes and layered applications, provides relief and clarity. Every section of the canvas becomes a trace of feeling, documenting emotions that resist language but find form through mark-making. My conviction settles as motivation to create a cohesive autobiography.
My stuff: Spray paint on Cardboard
Inspired by: Chris Stain
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