I thought I'd share on this blog a very personal and emotionally charged series of paintings. The following several posts will involve this series but here is some background on the pieces. These pieces are older than the flower series I am currently working on, but I thought you would enjoy these too.
"Celestial Correspondence” by artist Michelle Leivan, is a series of paintings which are a product of a spiritual search spurred by the war in Iraq. This work documents her reactions to the complex social and emotional environments of the absence of her husband, Captain Lenard (Chuck) Leivan of the 2/130 FA, who recently returned from a 12 month deployment in Baghdad. Michelle’s abstract nudes capture the private conflict and attitudes that women face with an abrupt and undesired separation.
Pride opposed by desire, Michelle refused to be crushed during this separation, a refuge was found in documentation of her private struggle through painting. Within the subtle essence of facial expression and gesture, Michelle invites you to find the empathy and understanding of a soldier’s wife’s inner voyage during this time of great national importance.
Educated at Fort Hays State University, Michelle has been distinguished as the featured visual artist at the Kansas River Valley Art Fair, Topeka Jazz Festival and has been nominated for the Kansas Governors Artist Award. She has participated in one person shows and exhibits at the Manhattan Arts Center, Art Council of Topeka, True Art Gallery and Topeka Performing Arts Center. Her work is represented in the Ellis County Historical Archives as well as in several corporate and private collections.
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