As a textile artist and practising architect, Leah Johnson uses a distilled process of fibre weaving and layering to create textured, vibrant compositions of dynamic perspectives and bold forms that offer a distinct nod to the early modernist artists and architects.

Leah’s work constitutes an exploration of the intricate relationship between architecture, spatial dynamics, and abstraction. Her design philosophy centres on crafting moments of joy within the built environment — spaces in which the occupant is both elevated by the resolution of design and simultaneously grounded in a solid sense of belonging. It is her intent to replicate these moments of joy within her artistic practice.

Abstract art, in its power to distill form to its essence, opens infinite possibilities for interpretation. It invites the viewer to project their own perceptions onto the piece, essentially serving as an interface for subjective engagement. In Leah’s abstract textile works, spatial relations are both flattened and expanded, creating an intriguing paradox.

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