I firmly believe that all life is inter-connected. The current urban lifestyle creates a huge disconnect from humanities true interdependency with the natural environment. In many ways our reliance on technology and appetite for luxury tips the scales of value on the planet. In my work I search for images and special moments that for me, tell of my respect and understanding of natural patterns in life.
I’m inspired by people throughout history who speak about their discoveries, no matter how unpopular the viewpoint might be in that time. When we witness truthful emotion, in ourselves and others, it usually comes out of personal moments few words can describe. But sometimes art, music and dance say it best.
My photographs are visual aids, part of the creative process. A series of work is mostly shaped by materials and what I think I can do with them. A lot like Process Art, but the idea of the artist hand not being visible feels impersonal to me. I like to express, so my work could be classified as Modern Expressionism, using the term modern to describe the experimental use of familiar objects and materials. Expression, inspired by nature’s paths of movement, lines, patterns and landscape. My favorite moments are when intuition takes over, that’s when the spirit is freely communicating. To me, aesthetics really stands for conversations of the soul.
About the Artist
Lea Monro was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to parents of Afro- American and Native American decent, as well as German Jewish decent. Growing up in a family where education and standing up for social change were the norm. She was always encouraged to be her own person. At a very young age she found inspiration being close to nature, cultures of the world with colorful dance, food and art.
Ms. Monro has a BA in Studio Art from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MFA, Masters of Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington DC. She has a background in theater, film and modern dance from which she draws much of her approach to physical space. Lea has also worked professionally in public program administration, education and real estate. As a concerned citizen, she believes in supporting environmental and humanitarian organizations.
