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Artist Statement:
Artwork should project the
spirit and emotion of the
subject as well as an initial
impression. I do not believe
we should follow the path so
many others have taken and my
art does not fit in the
sculpture "mould". Sometimes
it is well recieved and
sometimes rejected but I found
that my own path must be
followed if I am to continue
with a desire to create
"Greedily guarded for so many
years in the beasts grip
The beasts named guilt, fear
and repression
She broke free one day and
flew up and away out of their
hold
Light and free like a child
she danced into a new world
innocent beyond her years
Knowing that now she is able
to dance her own dance"...
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Leila Desborough Biography:
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Music,Art, animals |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Sculpture Ceramic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Van Gogh
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| Your Personal Biography |
Leila was born in Sarasota, Florida, USA where she lived and worked for most of her life. In high school, she won numerous art awards and designed the region’s official Easter seal. She graduated as an Advertising Designer from the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota.
In Sarasota, Leila’s sculptures won awards at numerous local art shows, including a number of Best in Show and Director’s Choice awards. One of her sculptures went to the state-wide Director’s Choice awards at Disney World. Also in Sarasota, Leila built large concrete statues in two community parks.
Leila came to Australia in 2000 where she has been starting over her life and career. She has sold numerous pieces in Australia including a number at the Sculptors Society’s Darling Park exhibitions. On several occasions has been
Accepted into the Gosford Art prize and is represented quite widely in shows on the Central Coast and Sydney.
Leila is a current member of the Sculptors Society, Central Coast Art Society, The Troubadour Central Coast, The Woy Woy Little Theatre, The Hornsby Art Society, Central Coast Watercolour Society and the Central Coast Multi Arts Confederation. She is on the boards of The Troubadour CC and The Multi Arts Confederation and hopes to make a difference in the world of Arts.
The natural world is an important part of Leila’s life and art. She has been involved in animal rescue for many years and is currently a member of the local Wildlife ARC animal rescue group. Animals are the main subject for Leila’s artwork and she strives to communicate their intelligence and spirituality through her art.
Leila markets her art under the name Wayward Wombat and some of her work can be seen on her web page and photo album as well as a number of other sites she is represented on or is in charge of building. When you have time take a journey below!
http://www.artists-in-residence.com/waywardwombat/
http://www.mac.ccoast.org/arts/
http://www.myspace.com/slightlyoffmusic
Some Recent Exhibition’s of Leila’s Artwork
Leila’s artwork has recently been shown at the following exhibitions:
Hornsby Art Society Very highly Commended 2007
The Sculptor’s Society Exhibitions
Royal Easter Show Art Exhibitions
Gosford Art Prize Exhibitions of 2003 and 2004 and 2007
Who’s Who Exhibition
Origins 2003 and 2004
Empire Bay Progress Hall Exhibition
Central Coast Mental Health Exhibitions
Central Coast Art Society Exhibitions
On The Edge Show at The Hive
Yianni Johns Show at The Hive
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