Beyond the Shadows

Leigh Schneider’s debut exhibition ‘Beyond the Shadows’ seeks to ignite a vision for transformation and growth—for a future beyond the shadows of current circumstance.

It gathers together a selection of the artist's works on topics such as loss, isolation and depression; inviting the viewer to look deeper into the symbolism of the images, which point at a way forwards.

Born in a small Waikato town but now living in Germany, Leigh tackles emotions many of us have experienced but often hide from the outside world. Her works may initially be perceived as dark but when looked at carefully reveal hope: hope for the future, hope for compassion and hope for each other.

While my work might appear on the surface to be dark aesthetically, the core of my concepts focusses on the light. I’m inspired by the idea of a world beyond what we immediately see, as well as human emotion and the capacity we all have for transformation and growth. For this reason, I don’t really think of my work as ‘dark,’ as much as ‘stealthily optimistic.’

Featuring 12 framed limited edition photographic works, the collection has been completed over a period of three years.

‘Beyond the Shadows’ open Saturday 21 January from 4pm.

Please join us for the opening for drinks and nibbles and to meet the artist.