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Leanne Ross's "Quite Good Bed" features vibrant color blocks of green, purple, and yellow with bold, black brushstroke text. The playful composition is framed by a striking border of red and green hues that echo her background in painting and printmaking. The subject matter consists of three simple, humorous words, inviting reflection on comfort and familiarity. Ross's work embodies a pop art influence, characterized by its cheeky humor and dynamic color palette. This piece reflects her intent to transform personal expressions into shared, resonant experiences, celebrating life's small joys with humor and authenticity. ...
Leanne Ross fused painting, printmaking, sculpture, and installation into dynamic multi-media works exploring themes of community, care, and personal expression. Her practice often began with words—overheard phrases, fragments of conversation, or personal reflections—which she paired with meticulously recorded color palettes kept throughout the year. These elements merged into bold, poetic compositions that balanced humor, vulnerability, and visual impact. Ross often used vibrant color, glittering surfaces, and floral motifs to create immersive works that celebrated life’s small joys while embracing imperfection and individuality. She drew inspiration from design, pop culture, and the people and places around her, transforming the personal into something resonant and shared. Her approach invited engagement, often encouraging viewers to connect with the work through shared emotion, memory, or participation. ...
Founded in 2011, Kendall Koppe is a Glasgow-based gallery committed to championing under-represented voices in contemporary art, with a particular focus on queer and female artists. The gallery fosters a space where personal narratives intersect with broader cultural, historical, and social contexts, while also advocating for Scotland’s role in the international visual arts landscape.