Circling
AN IDEA
Curiosity sits at the centre of Lesley Luce’s creative practice. Each body of work begins with research into a chosen subject, uncovering histories, cultural references, and quirky anecdotes.
These discoveries are recreated as thousands of hand-placed paper fragments arranged in repeating concentric patterns. Bold geometry draws viewers in from a distance. Up close, the details reveal themselves slowly, rewarding curiosity and encouraging viewers to uncover their own connections within the work. A companion hardcover book accompanies each artwork, documenting the source material and visual references through detailed citations.
As a late-blooming artist, her artistic practice reflects a perspective shaped by time, lived experience and career, but most importantly, the deep belief that curiosity does not expire with age.
Lesley holds an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queen’s University, along with postgraduate certificates in Graphic Design from OCAD and Public Relations from Humber College. She lives with her young family in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada.
Lesley Luce
Lesley Luce’s work is constructed from thousands of hand-placed paper fragments arranged in precise concentric compositions.
Imagery is sourced from photo archives, history, literature, and personal collections. These fragments form layered visual narratives that reward close inspection.
From a distance, the artwork appears as a bold geometric composition. Up close, intricate details reveal layers placed in conversation with one another, inviting viewers to discover their own connections within the work.