Who was your most important teacher?
- I had a English teacher when I was a child, and even though she only teach me English, she also does art. I remember seen her post about her exhibitions back then in Peru and how she influence me in the art world.
What artist most influenced you?
- I think my dad honestly, he teach me how to draw and paint.
What is your favorite artwork?
- I don't have a favorite artwork right now, but I can say that the paint from Frida Kahlo called Diego and Frida. I recreated it for a one of my classes and it was a Wonderful experience getting to see each detail.
What exhibition had the most influence on you?
- Taking Space was one of my favorites. It took place at Montclair Museum. I influence me in the way of see the different styles from each art work made me try new ways to create my new art work.
What is your favorite museum?
- Montclair Museum is my favorite at the moment.
What other creatives fields/disciplines influence you?
- I think ceramics influence me a little bit is the way of the process of how to create something and getting a different thing by the end of the process.
Have you ever made a choice that was influenced by someone’s critique or feedback?
- Yes, most of the time because of my professor from different classes.
What do you think your influence has been as an artist?
- I keep trying to find my style in the art world. At the moment I feel that my influence as an artist has as main components the cultural concept of Peru, sentimental inspiration regarding pets and also a simple and colorful concept.
Interview: Le’Andra LeSeur by Ksenia M. Soboleva / BOMB Magazine
Le’Andra LeSeur’s interview in BOMB Magazine provides valuable insights into how artists can bring meaning to their work through intentional creative decisions. Her exploration of identity, emotion, and resilience through various mediums serves as a compelling case study in using material, process, and aesthetic to reinforce conceptual messages.
What inspired LeSeur? Compare what motivates you to create meaning
LeSeur’s work is deeply rooted in themes of Black and queer identity, joy, and grief. She engages with both personal and collective narratives, using art as a means of processing and expressing these layered experiences. Her choice of materials often incorporating video installations, sound, and performance allows her to create immersive environments that encourage audience reflection. LeSeur also employs repetition, layering, and abstraction as strategies to communicate the cyclical nature of struggle, healing, and resilience. Her work is highly intentional, with every element whether visual, auditory, or spatial serving to deepen the impact of her themes.
While LeSeur’s work is centered on the intersection of Blackness and queerness, my own artistic motivations stem from an interest in exploring the emotional connections between humans and animals" or the relationship between memory and place. Both approaches, however, aim to highlight underrepresented perspectives and create space for meaningful dialogue. Like LeSeur, I strive to make work that resonates on an emotional level and invites viewers to engage with complex narratives.
How does your choice of material, process, aesthetic, contents
In my own practice, I consider material and process as essential components of meaning making. For example, using mixed media collage allows me to layer different textures and fragments of imagery, mirroring the way memory is constructed and reconstructed over time. My aesthetic choices, such as muted color palettes and soft lighting, are intended to evoke nostalgia and introspection. The content of my work often revolves the tension between personal and collective identity, prompting viewers to consider how shared experiences shape individual perspectives.
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