Leah Flook
(b.1993) Leah is a Dallas based interdisciplinary artist who primarily works in digital media and sculpture. Her most recent studies explore the relationship dynamics between the hunter, hunted, and the “trickster.” She investigates cat and mouse scenarios through the lense of classic horror films and slapstick comedies. In her work domestic spaces transform into lively arenas or mazes where battles ensue. She holds a BFA in sculpture and painting from University of North Texas and is now pursuing her MFA at Southern Methodist University.
Artist Statement
I’m currently studying memetics carried from mythology, religion, and folklore to modern day culture and information. Generally, I’m intrigued with the similarities of symbols used within myth and how these became culturally embedded and repeated. I am especially interested in myth related to the afterlife and paranormal. I use my studies as an investigation into my own personal happenings. In this way, I’m beginning the process of collecting evidence. In my work animals act as symbols and windows are made wormholes for viewing different planes. I create gateways and barriers where I am free to explore safely.
CV
Education
2020 Southern Methodist University, Master of Fine Arts, 2018 - 2020
2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Studio Program for Sculpture + Extended media, summer 2017
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, 2013 - 2017
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, 2013 - 2017
Exhibitions
2019
500x College Expo, 500x Gallery, Dallas TX
Texas Vignette, The Women’s Museum, Dallas TX
2018
Rising Star 6, The Turner House, Dallas TX
2017
I Don’t Mind When My Dog Runs Away, FAB Gallery, Richmond VA
Advanced Sculpture Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton TX
57th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton TX
Senior Painting and Drawing Exhibition, Cora Stafford, Denton TX
Open and Shut, Cora Stafford, Denton TX
500x Student Expo, 500x Gallery, Dallas, TX
Senior Invitational, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Parallel Spaces, UNT Union Gallery, Denton, TX
2016
Advanced Sculpture Show, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Sorry Dad, the Warehouse at the Panhandle House, Denton, TX
Senior Painting and Drawing Show, Cora Stafford, Denton, TX
Shy Gestures, Voertmon Gallery, Denton, TX
Sonar Scan Juried Exhibition, Brick Haus, Denton, TX
Senior Invitational, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
56th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Juxtapoz, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Harvest House of Art, Harvest House, Denton, TX
2015
55th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Series in Time, Lightwell Gallery, Denton,
Awards
2018 Nominated by Liliana Bloch Gallery, Rising Star 6, Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts
2017 Best in show, 500x Student Expo, 500x Gallery
2016 First Place, 56th Annual Voertmon Award, Voertman's Foundation
Ranked top 5 in University of North Texas painting and drawing division
Press
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/entertainment-headlines/20160430-briefly-in-the-arts.ece?ssimg=2747100#ssStory2747102
Discover Denton
http://www.discoverdenton.com/event/voertman-student-art-competition-and-exhibition3/
Curatorial Practice
2016
Sorry Dad, Group Exhibition, The Panhandle House, Denton, TX
Show included 7 artists as well as musicians, undergraduates and alumni of UNT. Showed attendees of 150+
(b.1993) Leah is a Dallas based interdisciplinary artist who primarily works in digital media and sculpture. Her most recent studies explore the relationship dynamics between the hunter, hunted, and the “trickster.” She investigates cat and mouse scenarios through the lense of classic horror films and slapstick comedies. In her work domestic spaces transform into lively arenas or mazes where battles ensue. She holds a BFA in sculpture and painting from University of North Texas and is now pursuing her MFA at Southern Methodist University.
Artist Statement
I’m currently studying memetics carried from mythology, religion, and folklore to modern day culture and information. Generally, I’m intrigued with the similarities of symbols used within myth and how these became culturally embedded and repeated. I am especially interested in myth related to the afterlife and paranormal. I use my studies as an investigation into my own personal happenings. In this way, I’m beginning the process of collecting evidence. In my work animals act as symbols and windows are made wormholes for viewing different planes. I create gateways and barriers where I am free to explore safely.
CV
Education
2020 Southern Methodist University, Master of Fine Arts, 2018 - 2020
2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Studio Program for Sculpture + Extended media, summer 2017
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, 2013 - 2017
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, 2013 - 2017
Exhibitions
2019
500x College Expo, 500x Gallery, Dallas TX
Texas Vignette, The Women’s Museum, Dallas TX
2018
Rising Star 6, The Turner House, Dallas TX
2017
I Don’t Mind When My Dog Runs Away, FAB Gallery, Richmond VA
Advanced Sculpture Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton TX
57th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton TX
Senior Painting and Drawing Exhibition, Cora Stafford, Denton TX
Open and Shut, Cora Stafford, Denton TX
500x Student Expo, 500x Gallery, Dallas, TX
Senior Invitational, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Parallel Spaces, UNT Union Gallery, Denton, TX
2016
Advanced Sculpture Show, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Sorry Dad, the Warehouse at the Panhandle House, Denton, TX
Senior Painting and Drawing Show, Cora Stafford, Denton, TX
Shy Gestures, Voertmon Gallery, Denton, TX
Sonar Scan Juried Exhibition, Brick Haus, Denton, TX
Senior Invitational, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
56th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Juxtapoz, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Harvest House of Art, Harvest House, Denton, TX
2015
55th Annual Voertmon Juried Exhibition, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, TX
Series in Time, Lightwell Gallery, Denton,
Awards
2018 Nominated by Liliana Bloch Gallery, Rising Star 6, Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts
2017 Best in show, 500x Student Expo, 500x Gallery
2016 First Place, 56th Annual Voertmon Award, Voertman's Foundation
Ranked top 5 in University of North Texas painting and drawing division
Press
Denton Record-Chronicle
http://www.dentonrc.com/entertainment/entertainment-headlines/20160430-briefly-in-the-arts.ece?ssimg=2747100#ssStory2747102
Discover Denton
http://www.discoverdenton.com/event/voertman-student-art-competition-and-exhibition3/
Curatorial Practice
2016
Sorry Dad, Group Exhibition, The Panhandle House, Denton, TX
Show included 7 artists as well as musicians, undergraduates and alumni of UNT. Showed attendees of 150+
