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Leisa Rich

Howe Island Canada
monaleisa@bellsouth.net
613-893-4004
Leisa Rich visual artist specializing in 2D, sculpture and installation works in fiber art and mixed media, art educator, published writer, experimenter. MFA, BFA and Bof ED.

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Sharing Secrets

Mass

Sculptural Works- wall hung and free standing

Mass

Sculptural Works- wall hung and free standing

Sharing Secrets

Sharing Secrets

2024

21” X 21” X 21”

Materials: Recycled clothing, dyes, thread, fabric, feathers, vintage porcelain

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, hand painting, sewn, constructed, 3D printed

$1900

Pseudobulb

Pseudobulb

2024

18” X 12” X 13”

Materials: Recycled clothing, dyes, thread, vintage porcelain, PLA

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, hand painting, sewn, constructed, 3D printed

$1200

Harking Back To Humanism

Harking Back To Humanism

2024

19” X 12” X 12”

Materials: Recycled clothing, dyes, thread, vintage porcelain, PLA

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, hand painting, sewn, constructed, 3D printed

$1200

Where The Winter Birds Disco

Where The Winter Birds Disco

2024

19” X 9” X 9”

Materials: Recycled clothing, dyes/paint, thread, vintage porcelain, wood

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, hand painting, sewn, constructed, laser cut/engraved

$1100

Up A Tree

Up A Tree

2024

24” X 13” X 13”

Materials: Recycled clothing, dyes, thread, found objects, vintage porcelain, wood

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, laser cutting/engraving, hand painting, sewn, constructed

$1900

Endangered Cargo

Endangered Cargo

2023

80” X 50” X 20”

Materials: Reclaimed textiles, thread, cording, found objects, velvet, satin, vintage heart

Techniques: Free motion thread painting, crochet, constructed

Come To The Cabaret

Come To The Cabaret

2023

54 X 18 X 8

Materials: Brocade, velvet, tulle, thread, dyes, yarn, pins, recycled styrofoam packing form

Techniques: Free motion embroidery, formed, stitched, constructed

Let's Hear It For The Girls!

Let's Hear It For The Girls!

2022

60” X 44” X 12” (includes space in between)

Materials: Recycled fabric & clothing; beads, thread, yarn

Techniques: Applique, sewing, thread painting, crochet

Just Dance

Just Dance

2022

45” X 28” X 12”

Materials: Velvet, fabric, feathers, yarn, wire, thread

Techniques: Free motion machine embroidery, crochet, knit, constructed, stitched

Before Hell Freezes Over

Before Hell Freezes Over

2016

16" X 10" X 8" 

Materials: PLA, embroidery floss, felt, dyes

Technique: 3D printing, crochet, dyed, industrial felt process, hand embroidery

SOLD 

Not A Cowardly Lion

Not A Cowardly Lion

2016

18" X 12" X 12"

Materials: PLA, plastic, wool

Technique: 3D printed, machine sewn, hand constructed

Fly Away Home, Your House Is On Fire!

Fly Away Home, Your House Is On Fire!

2016

48" X 72" X 8" Dimensions variable

Materials: PLA (plant-based, biodegradable plastic), thread, acrylic, vinyl, resin

Technique: 3D printing, free motion machine embroidery, painted, resin cast

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Spikier and Pokier

Spikier and Pokier

2019

Dimensions variable

Materials: 3D printing with plant-based, biodegradable plastic, fabric, artist original photo heat transfer, thread, resin, misc.

Technique: 3D printing, free motion stitching, resin

Tolbachik's Cup Coral

Tolbachik's Cup Coral

2014

This view- 48" X 70"

Materials: 3D printing with plant-based, biodegradable plastic, fabric, artist original photo heat transfer, thread, resin

Technique: 3D printing, free motion stitching, resin

SOLD

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Desert Sand, Crystal Coral

Desert Sand, Crystal Coral

2016

Materials: PLA, resin, heat transfer from artist original photos, mixed media

Technique: 3D printing, resin cast, free motion machine embroidery, heat transfer

SOLD

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View- Signature Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia

View- Signature Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia

SOLD

Noir et Blanc

Noir et Blanc

2016

16" X 14" X 10"

Materials: PLA, vinyl, thread, plastic, oil paint

Technique: 3D printing, free motion machine embroidery, constructed

NFS

Happy To See You, Too!

Happy To See You, Too!

2016

16" X 12" X 9"

Materials: PLA, acrylic, plastic, oil paint, recycled reflexology/yoga mat

Technique: 3D printing, assemblage

Touch Me

Touch Me

2017

15 X 24 X 3

Materials: Vintage and new lace; faux fur, thread, batting, wood

Technique: Free motion machine embroidery; applique; trapunto

UPDATE: STOLEN IN AUGUSTA, GA. PLEASE CONTACT POLICE IF YOU SEE IT.

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Put The Lime In The Lemon

Put The Lime In The Lemon

2016

40" X 36" X 32"

Materials: Fosshape, paint, thread, fabric

Technique: Heat, free motion machine embroidery, hand smocking, painted

NFS

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Hanging By A Thread

Hanging By A Thread

2015

This view- 15' X 14' X 5'

Materials: Grass printed cloth, recycled upholstery cording, recycled reflexology mat, wire, batting

Technique: Hand crocheted (with the actual hand- no hook!), sewn, stuffed, constructed

Finalist: Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series 2016

NFS

Gobsmacked

Gobsmacked

2012

81” X 69” X 14” this view

“Talent Loves Company” exhibition, Barbara Archer Gallery, Atlanta

Materials: VELCRO® brand hook tape and VELTEX ® brand loop fabric,  thread, paint, vinyl, digital image transfers from artist photos

Technique: Free Motion Stitching, quilted, digital image transfer, painted

SOLD

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(in)CONSEQUENTIAL

(in)CONSEQUENTIAL

2007

Dimensions variable

This view “Mining the Surface: New Sensibilities in Art Textiles” 2008 Swan Coach House Gallery- curated by Marianne Lambert

Materials: Wool, dye, plastic drinking straws

Techniques: Rolled, sewn

NFS

Installed at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Installed at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve

2015

Women Caucus of Art- Georgia sponsored project: The Art of Nature

Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite

2007

In the permanent collection, The University of North Texas

Dimensions variable-this view 28”X 120”X 10”

Materials: Wool, dye

Techniques: Rolled, sewn

SOLD

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The Apes of Wrath at the Singularity Summit

The Apes of Wrath at the Singularity Summit

2015

50" X 50" X 38"

Materials: 3D printing, plaster, industrial felt, dyes, embroidery floss, thread, nail polish, resin, Fosshape

Technique: 3D printing, free motion stitching, hand embroidery, constructed, resin casting

Hive Mind

Hive Mind

2013

38" X 30" X 24"

Materials: Industrial felt, dyes, embroidery floss, Fosshape 300, resin, rubber, mixed media, lightbox

Technique: Casting, embroidery, dyeing, hand painting, melting, steaming, sewing

NFS

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Insurmountable

Insurmountable

2006

12” X 28” X 12”

Materials: Rubber foam, thread, fabric, acrylic paint

Techniques: Hand carved; hand stitched; machine embroidered; painted

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The Woolding of St. Augustine

The Woolding of St. Augustine

2005

Dimensions Variable

Materials: Yarn, thread, fabrics, dyes, styrofoam

Techniques: Free motion machine embroidery, dyed, shibori, crochet

NFS

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Liquid Force

Liquid Force

2006

Dimensions variable- this view 60” X 48” X 4”

Materials: Wool, dye, thread

Technique: Dyed; rolled; constructed, sewn

SOLD

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From the Ground, Up

From the Ground, Up

2006

Dimensions variable- this view 36” X 36” X 108”

Materials: Wool, thread

Technique: Free form stitched; dyed; constructed

NFS

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Installed at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Installed at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve

2015

Women Caucus of Art- Georgia sponsored project: The Art of Nature

Human Nature

Human Nature

2011

94” X 19” X 5”

Materials: Thread, vinyl, acrylic paint, yarn, found objects, fabric

Technique: Free Motion Stitching, painted, crochet

NFS

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Ribbon Swarm

Ribbon Swarm

2012

Dimensions- This view 72” X 48” X 48”

Materials- Ribbon

Technique- Crocheted with hand, NO hook

NFS

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The Dome Series- Aggressive, Placid and Passive

The Dome Series- Aggressive, Placid and Passive

2010

22” X 22” X 8”

Materials: Thread, fabrics, silk, vinyl, beads, embroidery floss, Lucite domes, wood, styrofoam, velvet-flocked vinyl, vinyl die-cut, recycled plant stakes, glue, vinyl, found net, fish tank gravel, plexiglas, acrylic paint, artist made knit, recycled appetizer forks, velvet, etc.

Techniques: Free Motion stitching, constructed and assembled, burned, painted, machine knit, hand embroidery, beading and more

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Placid

Placid

SOLD

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Nebulous

Nebulous

SOLD

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Channeling

Channeling

SOLD- In the Emory Healthcare collection

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Passive

Passive

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Aggressive

Aggressive

NFS

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Disco Metastasis

Disco Metastasis

2013

20" X 13" X 14"

Materials: WireKnitz, fabric, recycled rollers, thread, silicone

Technique: Free motion stitched, injection

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L'il Slugger

L'il Slugger

2013

12" X 25" X 15"

Materials: Fabric, WireKnitZ, silicone, thread, recycled vintage hair rollers, nail polish, vinyl

Technique: Free motion stitching, injection, trapunto, hand sewn

SOLD

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Pink in Perpetuity

Pink in Perpetuity

2013

10" X 10" X 10"

Materials: Fabric, WireKnitZ, silicone, vinyl, nail polish, thread, elastic, batting

Technique: Free motion stitching, injection, painting, trapunto

SOLD

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Burn Rubber

Burn Rubber

2013

12" X 14" X13" 

Materials: Vinyl, thread, Fosshape 300, silicone, WireKnitz, dyes

Technique: Steamed, burned, dyed, Free motion stitched, injected

SOLD

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Undue Growth

Undue Growth

2011

19” X 10” X 17”

Materials: Wool, recycled carpet samples, dye

Technique: Rolled and dyed, constructed

NFS

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Red Sky In The Morning, Sailor's Warning

Red Sky In The Morning, Sailor's Warning

2004

18" X 30" X 13" 

Materials: Fabrics, thread

Techniques: Trapunto, quilted

NFS

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Urchin

Urchin

2006

28” X 12” X 12”

Materials: Various recycled and new fabrics, embroidery floss, plaster, metal, plastic clay. Base not available

Technique: Rolled, coiled, sewn, embroidered

NFS

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Amoeba Mushroom

Amoeba Mushroom

2009

28” X 22” X 15”

Materials- Vinyl, fabric, styrofoam, recycled plant stakes, recycled plastic tablecloth, wire, batting

Technique: Free motion machine embroidery, constructed

SOLD

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Little Sea Urchin- "Unravelled"

Little Sea Urchin- "Unravelled"

2011

8" X 6" X 5" 

Materials: Digital image on fabric, thread, embroidery floss

Technique: Rolled, coiled, Free Motion stitching, hand embroidery

NFS

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Bath Bomb

Bath Bomb

2013

10" X 6" X 6" 

Materials: Recycled plant stakes, acrylic paint, flocking, microbeads, styrofoam

Technique: Painted, constructed

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Death to Winter, Enter Spring

Death to Winter, Enter Spring

2014

18" X 13" X 13"

Materials:Recycled plant stakes, flocking, resin, vintage mixed media, glass, Lucite sphere

Technique: Constructed, assembled, resin casting

NFS

Vitreous Pons Scum

Vitreous Pons Scum

2013 

14" X 11" X 11" 

Materials: Wire, plaster, thread, flocking, resin, vintage brain kit, lucite, glass

Technique: Cast resin process, constructed

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Burnt Sugar Heart

Burnt Sugar Heart

2006

35” X 13” X 9”

Materials- Wool, thread, misc

Technique- Free Motion stitched; constructed 

NFS

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Tippling and Toast with Braque

Tippling and Toast with Braque

2013

Dimensions: 15” X 15.5” X 6.25”

Materials: Industrial felt, dye, embroidery floss

Technique: Dyed, constructed, stitched, embroidered

SOLD- in the Kamm Foundation collection

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Waning Crescent

Waning Crescent

 2013

16" X 18" X 8" 

Materials: Industrial felt, dyes, embroidery floss

Technique: Dyed, embroidered, constructed

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Five Alarm Fire

Five Alarm Fire

2013

18" X 12" X 9" 

Materials: Industrial felt, dyes, thread

Technique: Hand dyed, constructed, stitched

SOLD- in the Kaplan private collection

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Asian Feather

Asian Feather

2013

16" X 15" X 8" 

Materials: Industrial felt, fabric dyes and paints, thread

Technique: Hand dyed, painted, stitched and assembled

SOLD

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Off Kilter

Off Kilter

2013

15" X 12" X 12" 

Materials: Industrial felt, dyes, embroidery floss

Technique: Dyed, hand painted, stitched, embroidered, constructed

SOLD- in the Kaplan private collection

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Biarritz

Biarritz

2013

Materials: Industrial felt, dyes

Technique: Dyed, stenciled, constructed

SOLD

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Peek-A-Boo

Peek-A-Boo

2013

7" X 11" X 13" 

Materials: Industrial felt, embroidery floss, dyes

Technique: Hand dyed and painted, embroidered, constructed

To Purchase, go to Works for sale page

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Hippie Pot

Hippie Pot

2012

Collection- Kamm Foundation collection

Materials: Recycled sweaters, thread, yarn, wire

Technique: Stitched, hand embroidered, crochet, Free Motion embroidery, rolled

SOLD

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The Elephant In The Room

The Elephant In The Room

2012

17" X 9" X 9" 

Materials: Fabric, dyes, fabric paints, thread, embroidery floss, wire, batting

Technique: Constructed wire frame, stitched, free Motion stitching, hand painting and dyeing, hand embroidery

SOLD

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Falling From The Nest

Falling From The Nest

2013

Dimensions: 42” X 42” X 25”

Materials: Fabric, thread, wire, rubber, acrylic

Technique: Carved, steamed, burned, cast resin, free motion embroidery, painted, wire constructed base

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The Virgin's Tea

The Virgin's Tea

2002

12" X 7" X 5" 

Materials: Eggshell, perm rods, tea bags, thread, wire

Techniques: Painted, mosaic, Free Motion Stitching, Assembled and Constructed

NFS

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