Chakras
The Seashells
The Seashell Series
Sculpting the Seashells is a meditative and sanative practice of processing pieces of self-discovery. The act of collecting shells from the shoreline to sculpt, the gleaning and keeping, represents the uncovering of what the past offers us to find out about ourselves. The process of creating the sculpt- the observing, analyzing and recreating- symbolizes mindful reflection and introspection. Each piece from the Seashell Series is sculpted from found shells off the North Carolina coast. This body of work is emblematic of uncovering connecting threads of who we are with who we were while contemplating who we aspire to be.
The Seashell Series
Sculpting the Seashells is a meditative and sanative practice of processing pieces of self-discovery. The act of collecting shells from the shoreline to sculpt, the gleaning and keeping, represents the uncovering of what the past offers us to find out about ourselves. The process of creating the sculpt- the observing, analyzing and recreating- symbolizes mindful reflection and introspection. Each piece from the Seashell Series is sculpted from found shells off the North Carolina coast. This body of work is emblematic of uncovering connecting threads of who we are with who we were while contemplating who we aspire to be.
Leah Foushee Waller
The Vintage Button Series is a metaphorical exploration of a mother's journeying efforts of 'keeping it all together'. Sifting and gleaning pieces from various generations of button collections, then hand sculpting and casting them larger than life reflects the process of everything discovered, pondered, and endured on the journey of motherhood. Each button, seemingly a portrait, honors the mothers before us, and the stories and memories that shaped their lives.
https://www.wearestorydriven.com/sculptor/
The Vintage Button Series is a metaphorical exploration of a mother's journeying efforts of 'keeping it all together'. Sifting and gleaning pieces from various generations of button collections, then hand sculpting and casting them larger than life reflects the process of everything discovered, pondered, and endured on the journey of motherhood. Each button, seemingly a portrait, honors the mothers before us, and the stories and memories that shaped their lives.
https://www.wearestorydriven.com/sculptor/
This series explores the relationship between plants and the enduring human practices of ritual, celebration, and daily habit. Cast metal bas-reliefs depict commonly consumed plant-based substances, pairing the permanence of metal with the ephemeral nature of harvest-ready, mood-altering plants. The use of bas-relief references ancient artistic traditions while inviting viewers to reflect on the cultural significance of these familiar botanicals.
