Lynda Leonard

Lynda J Leonard Matter Manipulator aka Artist I have to thank Mike Dooley for the term, \'Matter Manipulator\', which fits well with what I am doing creatively. I love the magic that happens when found objects/disparate items are brought together in ways not thought of before. I consider these found treasures gifts from the universe, later mixing them with other discarded/saved treasures to give new life and meaning to what others think of as trash. The history, color, shape, texture of these items tell a story that enhances and brings transformation, new life and meaning to items discarded by others. As a mixed media artist, my goal is to create works that reflect our history, layers of experience, connections, puzzles, lessons...the mystery and magic of transformation in life. My work is about places in the heart, places in the mind, spaces in time. The theme \'continuum of winds, circles, patterns, change\' symbolizes the recurring issues, problems, lessons, and experiences that we find ourselves going through, individually and collectively, as we go through life. This theme relates to the continuous river of life events, that I see symbolically as winds, circles, patterns, change depicted with the use of geometric symbols as pyramids, circles, and spirals.