Dr. Wesley Leigh

As a painter, my niche is providing a perspective of the Black experience. My paintings depict figures in closed or refined settings, sometimes with detailed facial expressions, and other times with a simple smile to convey contentment or high self-esteem. I aim for the viewer to immerse themselves into my art and feel the splendor of the moment, becoming a part of the art rather than apart from it. The capacity for human communication began some 100,000 years ago with cave art and etchings setting the stage for modern human development. Therefore, art is simply ingrained in our spirits. I feel enlivened to be an artist and to positively impact lives. At the end of the day, I aspire to be known for my love of family, service to the community, and my God-given ability to convey unspoken emotions through the medium of art.