Cumbria Institute
of the Arts
Tom Leathley
The opportunity offered to me by the AA2A scheme allowed me to explore the
possibilities of digital imaging to develop my work. In particular the use of
macro photography to enhance my interest in organic forms. My work contains
several strands. Firstly, the issue of mental health, in particular arising form
the stress of everyday circumstances. I also wanted to satirise the funeral
process and the professional sentiments that are involved. While considering how
to address these topics I was working with some children in a drawing workshop
using insects. I was surprised to hear the children's comments that they had
never seen a dead creature up close. This seemed an appropriate analogy for the
the issue of mental illness. Very often these are hidden illnesses that nobody
likes to admit to or bring self-blame. Lastly I wished to use the opportunity to
reveal the beauty of these creatures.
Contact:
email:leathleyarts@hotmail.com
tel: 07786 931898 / 0169 773331
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