Post 3- Mohamed Camara

 Le’Andra LeSeur by Ksenia M. Soboleva

    What inspired LeSur? 

    LeSeur is inspired by the relationship between the body, language, and perception, using color, light, and movement to explore identity, grief, and joy. Her work reflects deep emotions and personal struggles, encouraging viewers to sit with discomfort and transformation. By engaging with silhouettes, color theory, and performance, LeSeur challenges how people perceive themselves and others, emphasizing the power of acceptance and change.

What motivates you?

    Similar to LeSeur, I want to explore deep human emotions in my work, using art to provoke reflection and transformation. As a graphic design major, I constantly think about strong emotions and feelings through color, typography, and imagery. My goal is to challenge viewers, encouraging them to confront discomfort and ask difficult questions. For me, art is a powerful outlet, an expressive space where I can channel my emotions in the moment, allowing myself and others to engage in meaningful introspection. 

How does your choice of material, process, aesthetic, content, etc. reinforce your message?

    I work traditionally and digitally, with my creative process heavily fueled by my emotions and motivation. The pace of my work often depends on how I feel since I constantly jump from project to project. I’ve been exploring different artistic styles and gravitated toward a minimalist gothic approach because it best represents my aesthetic and the emotions I want to convey. This style is a powerful way to express our darker emotions. My work spans a variety of content, including illustrations, album covers, posters, websites, and game designs.

Questions

Who was your most important teacher?

    My most important teacher would have to be my mother. She's one of the hardest workers I know, and she's shown me that nothing can beat hard work. Whatever you dream of, you can make happen.

What is your favorite artwork?

•     Jean Michele-Basquiat "Dusthead" 1982
•     Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" 1889

What exhibition has had the most influence on you?

None, I don't really go to exhibits and the ones I've visited have not really, left an impact on me. 

What is your favorite museum?

I don't have one museums are not my cup of tea. 

What book has influenced you the most?

• How to Make Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 
• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 
• The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
• Lord of the Flies by William Golding

What other creative fields/disciplines influence you?

I stay disciplined with my fitness and diet, and going to the gym is a must. I also have a YouTube channel, where I have to be consistent because I know my audience relies on me to deliver new content.

Have you ever made a choice that was influenced by someone's critique or feedback?

Of course, I get feedback all the time, I will admit I have to do better with receiving it though.

What advice would you give to an aspiring artist?

Create what you like and fuck what anyone thinks we're all going to die anyway.