The Artist
Leah Anna
Artist Statement
My name is Leah Anna, I'm a Filipino-American self-taught artist based in Oregon, United States. My current art practice revolves around the medium of white marker on black paper. Through this unconventional pairing, I aim to explore the interplay of light and darkness, utilizing the stark contrast to evoke a sense of depth, mystery, and visual intrigue.
About
GROUP ART EXHIBITION
- 2023, Small Works (Walters Cultural Art Center), In-person Group Exhibition, Hillsboro, Oregon
- 2023, What Remains (Visionary Art Collective), Virtual, Brooklyn, New York
- 2022, Pretty Perv (M.A.D.S Art Gallery), Virtual, Milan, Italy & Fuerteventura, Spain
ARTISTIC INFLUENCE
- Yayoi Kusama
- Frida Kahlo
- Love Marie
- Vincent Van Gogh
- Gustav Klimt
- Paul Klee
- Gerhard Richter
ADHD/MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS
In November 2021, I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and 2 other conditions. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, concentration, impulse control, and sometimes hyperactivity. While it can present many challenges in my professional, scholastic, and personal life, I'm looking at the positive side of this condition to use in my creative process. Strengths: hyperfocus, spontaneity, high energy, emotional expression, creativity, and novelty.
EDUCATION | PROFESSION
- MS Speech-Language Pathology (Pacific University)
- BS Speech and Hearing Sciences (Portland State University)
- Artist (Present)
- Human Services Case Manager (Present)
- Speech-Language Pathologist: Early Intervention (9/2021-9/2023)
- Preschool Teacher (2018-2019)