My
name is Marlene Leeson. I am originally from Toronto, but have recently
moved to a quiet setting in a small village in the Land O'Lakes Region.
Life brings special gifts to each of us. With nature, I see and appreciate what is there in front of me. With my art, I am constantly evolving and expanding my boundaries all the time.
Recently gourds have become my passion they are one of naturešs first storage vessels for food and water, and are a sturdy medium to work on. Grown around the world, including right here in Ontario, they mature into unique fascinating shapes of various sizes, textures and colors. They are cousin to the cucumber, the melon, the squash and the pumpkin.
I create what I want to see by studying the blank canvas of each gourd through birth, growth and harvest, and allow it to tell the story of what it should become.
I hope that I can share my creations with everyone, if only for a moment.
