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The Art of Lesley Dill, “I Heard a Voice”

4311 Advanced Composition

November 17, 2009

Patricia Stevenson

I agree with David Connelly’s report in his recent St. Petersburg Times article when he adequately wrote about Lesley Dill and her art: “This gifted artist has stated that ‘language is the touchstone, the pivot point of all my work.’ But her art defies description in words, even as it inspires wonder. It must be seen, or more accurately, experienced.”

I was impressed with Lesley’s magnificent, breathtaking creations which include a fusion of sculpture with semi-abstract art (somewhat traditional) and her use of words, including poetry from Emily Dickenson and other authors, within each of her works.

I am not an art aficionado, but I thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of styles expressed through her unusual talent.

A few of my favorite art pieces were:

Word Queen of Poetry http://www.arthurrogergallery.com/dynamic/artwork_detail.asp?ArtworkID=2155

I loved the delicate lace-like struture of the Victorian era dress with imbedded words.

Rush

http://www.huntermuseum.org/images/photos/main/3t4r76gyyvk2w3z8xs296w9xw.jpg

An amazing, imposing art structure of historial and famous people and shapes.

Word Messengers

http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2009/05/21/1242951231_8862/300h.jpg

This makes me think of artists sharing their expressions of talent and messages of encouragement to museum attendees.