Leslie Anglin is a Louisville-based artist and native Kentuckian who has studied at the Art Studio in New York City, the University of Louisville, and the Kentucky School of Art. As a freelance editor, Leslie is often influenced by her reading—subjects ranging from human psychology to American history. In 2024, Leslie received her 200-hour yoga certification from My Vinyasa Practice in Austin, Texas. When not creating art or doing yoga, Leslie enjoys traveling the world with her husband, David.

Artist’s Statement: What does it mean to be a human being right now? This question, whether in the context of contemporary communication, work philosophy, or environmentalism, is the guiding force behind my artwork. I believe that artists have an obligation to respond to the world as it is in the present moment and to contribute to a collective understanding of both the world around us and inside us. As an experiential artist, my art-making process is spontaneous, relying on touch, reaction, and intuition. I experiment with different combinations of materials—from meticulously handmade paints, natural fibers, and storied surfaces to grossly manufactured house paint, plastic bags, and mass-produced media—to discover unusual forms, juxtapositions, and compositions that comment on and consider our peculiar place in human history.

The works below are from the series In Media Res (“in the middle of things”), in the eye of the storm. Animal and plant forms emerge in spite of the overcrowded, chaotic world they inhabit. By looking carefully, you can see the Source behind the images in this living-dying world, where the only viable force against evil is creativity—all that brings forth life, contemplation, and patience.