Helena Leslie Quilts in Watercolour…

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Art & Design June 5, 2013

'A Silence of Surprise' by Helena Leslie watercolour on paper (Image from here) — **‘A Silence of Surprise’ by Helena Leslie**
watercolour on paper
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I am quite drawn to Helena Leslie’s current exhibition at the very funky Brenda May Gallery in Danks Street.

Drawing inspiration from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s asteroids in ‘The Little Prince’, Helena has created a series of works which draw on her interest in personal histories that have been discarded and forgotten – things like photographs and printed matter; and then, tethers them to her quilts painted with watercolour.

One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

The Little Prince (Image from here) — **The Little Prince**
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She gives me a sense of looking into someone else’s world. There is a softness, a gentleness, to her work which appeals. What do you think…?

'A Silence of Gathering' by Helena Leslie — **‘A Silence of Gathering’ by Helena Leslie**
watercolour on paper
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'A Silence of Family' by Helena Leslie — **‘A Silence of Family’ by Helena Leslie**
watercolour on paper
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'A Silence of Return' by Helena Leslie — **‘A Silence of Return’ by Helena Leslie**
watercolour on paper
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'A Silence of Wishing' by Helena Leslie — **‘A Silence of Wishing’ by Helena Leslie**
watercolour on paper
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Helena Leslie’s current exhibition, ‘Again’, runs until 15 June at Brenda May Gallery. The gallery is open Tuesday – Friday 11 – 6, Saturday 10 – 6 and can be found at 2 Danks Street, Waterloo. I may just have to check it out…

Comments (6)

Theadora Brack

June 5, 2013 at 7:44 am

So delicate. So pretty! I especially love Helena Leslie’s “A Silence of Return” and “A Silence of Wishing.” Such intimate moments. I also love the soft colors. Off now to read about the Brenda May Gallery. Super! T.