Le’Andra LeSeur, Black Queer Artist
Work
Poet before an artist
Video Installation
Painting
Using body as a central theme
Uses color to explore identity
Silhouettes in her work to use perception (Literal understanding)
Reflects on her identity (Black and queer) (Minority Label)
Works explores the coexistence of grief and joy
Work challenges the art of consumption (Viewer’s understanding, who her audience is.)
Themes
Self-acceptance
Transformation
Notes
Using light as an entry point in a space
Use color as an invite
Using primary colors red and blue (colors of freedom)
Why did they use silhouettes?
To capture gaze and control the space (challenges gaze and perception)
To embody movement and spirit (rather than being a tangible body)
Body used as a vision than a solidified meaning)
This makes space for more understanding of her work than herself as black queer artist
What inspired LeSeur? Compare what motivates you to create meaning.
- LeSeur was inspired by using the body as a central theme and exploring identity to use perception. In other words, self-acceptance and using transformation to create her work. Her creativity starts from the foundation of using movements and using the body as a vision and spirit to guide her.
- Me: What motivates me to create work is the artwork from other artists. Their artwork sparks my creativity to make work that is conceptional or abstract. It depends on what my current interests are as it shifts so often.
How does your choice of material, process, aesthetic, content, etc. reinforce your message?
The materials / content I decide on reinforce my message by visual support. Depending on what I decide on, it can provide different understanding for viewers. Perhaps my message can be direct or directional to another type of content I am trying to show my viewers.
Four interviews from the Under the Influence
Who was your most important teacher?
My most important teacher is my cousin. She has taught me a lot in terms of understanding how society works and how I can or cannot influence it. What my limits are depends on what I am trying to achieve and how the only real limit is the one you set on yourself.
Which artist has most influenced you?
The artist that has influenced me the most is Andre Masson. His mindset and artwork on surrealism has taught me how to let go of what artwork can look like. Instead, it can be a flow of work that just coincides with things we believe we see or know.
What is your favorite artwork?
- My favorite artwork is “Starry Night and the Astronauts” by Alma Thomas
What exhibition had the most influence on you?
- MoMA, 1950s-70s collection. These decades have been the experimental points of surrealism, abstract and experimental artwork. I love the process and definite product of what different artists have done because there is no contextual point in some work that leads to this consumption of art
What is your favorite museum?
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (FL). Mixture of nature and an art museum of different artists. The museum and garden are about Japanese culture and history. It develops interests in Japanese artists and the culture around it.
What book has influenced you the most?
I do not remember a book that has strongly influenced me. (N/A)
What other creative fields/disciplines influence you?
- Printmaking, Photography, Graphic Design, (Mixture of physical and digital work)
Have you ever made a choice that was influenced by someone's critique or feedback?
- Yes! I often consider people’s critique or feedback because I like to implement choices that will help me grow as an artist and person.
Who do you think your influence has been as an artist?
- N/A
Is there an experience that influenced you to become an artist?
- The creative freedom art provides has made me gravitate toward it.
Which collaborators have influenced your work?
- N/A
- Which artists, living or non-living, have influenced you?
- Andre Masson
- Alma Thomas
- Ana Mendieta
- Van Goh
ETC
What writing has resonated with you over time?
- “Just because you have not done it, does not mean you cannot do it”
I remember reading this on someone’s shoebox (oddly enough)
It just reminds me that the possibilities are endless.
What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said about your art?
- I do not remember exactly..
What advice would you give to an aspiring artist?
-I am not qualified to give another artist advice I feel like. However, I would say, do not stop. This can be exactly what they need to hear.
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