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Leigh Witherell (b. 1969; Denver City, Texas, US)

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Leigh Witherell（生于 1969 年；美国德克萨斯州丹佛市）

Leigh Witherell, a photographer and highly acclaimed painter, resides and creates in Brevard County, Florida, conveniently located near both Orlando and Cape Canaveral.

While Leigh's formal education in the arts only commenced in college, her passion for the enchanting realm of literature was ignited during her childhood. Delving into a diverse range of literary masterpieces, encompassing the realms of King Arthur, Beowulf, and numerous others, served as a catalyst for her vivid imagination and ultimately nurtured her passion for creative expression.

这些热情的交汇最终促使她获得了英语学士学位，辅修了美术，随后又在俄亥俄州费尔伯恩的莱特州立大学获得了文学硕士学位。时间飞快，到了2018年，Leigh和她的丈夫决定在佛罗里达开启新的篇章，在那里他们找到了梦想中的住所，并配备了一个专门的工作室，供她进行艺术创作。

Leigh 坚信艺术具有疗愈功效，并以此为指导，专注于抽象和流畅的技法。通过运用这些技法，她使自己的愿景在互动与反应的深刻交织中得以蜕变。这一艺术创作过程映射出一段深刻的悲伤之旅，自 2021 年 4 月女儿 Amanda 在一场悲惨的车祸中丧生以来，这段感人至深的叙事深深地塑造了 Leigh 的人生。

Just before Amanda passed away, she had encouraged Leigh to pursue her career as an artist and had suggested fluid art as a collaborative project for them. Inspired by Amanda's words, Leigh decided to delve into this new technique and soon began showcasing her fluid art creations. However, it wasn't long before her artistic journey led her towards her true passion - melancholic abstract figurative and landscape art. This particular technique allows her to express the depth of her emotions and the variety of feelings that now shape her everyday life. Through her artwork, Leigh can effectively communicate how her experiences have influenced her and continue to shape her ongoing evolution.

Leigh's artistic creations honor her daughter's desires and memory, while also aiming to initiate meaningful dialogues that recognize the solitary journey grieving parents endure and highlight the transformative power of art in reframing pain.

CONTACT

Email: leighs.art@witherell.net

网站：www.leighs.art

Instagram: @leighsartfl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/leighsartfl

在线画廊（请注意，所有图像均以方形格式显示。因此，艺术品的某些区域已被裁剪。）

我是Leigh Witherell，一位居住在佛罗里达州的艺术家，专注于创作令人着迷的忧郁具象绘画。过去五年，佛罗里达一直是我的家，因为我们丈夫的工作原因，我们搬到了这里。我的教育背景是文学，而对美术的热情始终陪伴着我。

For many years, my art remained a deeply personal endeavor, hidden from the world's view. It was a talent unknown to most, as I never exhibited it, nor spoke of it; instead, I painted quietly and infrequently. Only my children were aware of my artistic pursuits, and it was through my example that I inspired my daughter to embrace her own artistic path. She firmly believed that I was neglecting my true passion if I didn't create, and ultimately, she was right. Tragically, it was her untimely death in a car accident on April 8, 2021 that awakened me to this truth and set me on this transformative journey.

我运用艺术才能来疗愈自己，帮助自己应对那已成为我人生不可分割的一部分的巨大悲痛。值得注意的是，这份深切的悲痛以难以想象的方式极大地影响和塑造了我的艺术表达。自从她去世后，我内心深处的情感空虚被揭开，而这空虚是我一生中一直精心守护的。因此，我的情绪再也无法被禁锢在整齐的格子里。我如今拥有的艺术风格，反映了我看待世界的视角，因为身处这压倒性的悲痛之中，就像永远裹着一条沉重、令人窒息的毯子。

您会如何向第一次看到您的作品的人描述它？

我的作品如同一场对话，寻求的不仅仅是买家，更是一种收藏。它不仅仅是餐厅里的装饰品；它的目的是唤起人们对悲伤父母所经历的孤独和寂寞的深刻理解。通过在一个在线悲伤支持论坛上与其他父母的交流，我意识到自己的遭遇并非个例。受此启发，我决心有所作为。我的目标是让这件作品产生强大的影响力，并成为一种教育工具，打破悲伤中常常伴随的孤独感。

哪些艺术家对您的作品产生了影响？

马奈、德加、雷诺阿、毕沙罗和莫奈等印象派画家极大地塑造了我的艺术视角。他们捕捉生活中平凡瞬间的能力深深地触动了我。有趣的是，正是在这些日常时刻，我最能感受到女儿的缺席，而不是在那些重要或罕见的时刻。

If you could collaborate with any artist past or present, who would you select and why?

If I were granted the opportunity to collaborate with anyone of my choosing, it would undoubtedly be Camille Pissarro. I greatly admire his fearless approach in addressing the pressing political and social matters of his time through his art. His relentless determination to showcase his work led him to exhibit in all eight of the influential impressionist exhibitions. I find that I share a multitude of similar inclinations with Pissarro, and studying under his guidance would have been an absolute dream come true..

What can we expect to see from you in the future?

In my forthcoming artworks, my intention is to delve into various societal groups that often perceive themselves as invisible. I aim to expand my scope and shed light on these overlooked areas, exposing society to their existence. Given the current insularity and toxicity prevalent in our world, engaging in conversations becomes increasingly imperative. I aspire to make a meaningful contribution to these dialogues.

我最喜欢的五件艺术品

1 - We are the Story