Artist Statement

My starting point is either a scanned photograph, a digital photograph, or a scanned paper collage. Then in a dialog between my eyes and technology, using Photoshop to manipulate the images, I aim to unlock the story within the image. Each artwork is the result of many experiments, the process is an artistic delight for me and hopefully the result is enchanting to the viewer.

I have also created a special series revolving around Ground Zero.

I feel that in this world stressed by fears, negativity, wars, and natural disasters, we all need to experience something uplifting. I believe that art is a healing force for the human psyche. My works sometimes address issues that are painful but for me the end result must uplift the viewer and elevate the soul. I see my mission, as an artist, to transport the viewer out of this drab mundane existence and into a world of emotion, and wonder, making the world a little better for that one moment in time.

BIOGRAPHY

Leona M Seufert is a writer and multifaceted artist working in a variety of media. She has created unique jewelry, designed theatrical sets and costumes, and produced handmade books. A self-professed

e-mail: studio-l@att.net

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS ON THE WEB

Studio

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS (solo/group)

2007 Les Malamut Gallery, NJ, Annual Best of the Gallery Board
2007 High School of Art & Design, NYC, Then and Now Alumni Exhibit
2007 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, annual member
2006 Pearl St. Gallery, Elizabeth NJ, solo exhibit
2006 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, annual member
2004 Big Oaks Gallery, LeCanto Florida, Books by Hand group show
2003 Market St. Gallery, Potsdam, NY, solo exhibit
2001 High School of Art & Design, NYC, 65th Anniversary Alumni Art Exhibit
1994 Abracheff School of Art, NYC, Visiting Artist, 10 year retrospective, solo exhibit
1992 NYPDC, NYC, Annual Employee Show
1991 NYPDC, NYC, Annual Employee Show
1987 Abracheff School of Art, NYC, Student show
1985 Riverfront Restaurant Gallery, Potsdam, NY, solo exhibit
1984 St. Lawrence National Bank, Potsdam, NY, solo exhibit

AWARDS

1992 Best of Show, NYPDC, NYC, Annual Employee Show
1987 Best of Show, Abracheff School of Art, NYC

EDUCATION

Abracheff School of Art, NYC, Certificate in Jewelry Design, 1987
State University College of Arts & Science at Potsdam, NY, BA 1975
High School of Art & Design NYC 1969