The Shadowed Fringes by Leslie Kell

The Shadowed Fringes
Leslie Kell
Composite photography
20"h x 16"w x 2"d
2022

This piece from my Artifacts series explores the space between presence and memory—where light, shadow, and movement drift in and out of focus. The sheer curtain imagery suggests a threshold: a veil between inner thought and outer world.

In The Shadowed Fringes, fragments of layered photographs suggest something half-remembered, seen not as it was, but as it felt. The work invites the viewer to pause in that quiet place—where vision dissolves into recollection and the past lingers like a shimmer in the air.

Get to Know the Austin Artist:
Leslie Kell, a lens-based artist and designer, has dedicated over 35 years to her career in the Austin area. Holding a BA with a background in painting and illustration, Leslie initially worked as a freelance graphic artist before expanding into photography and digital art. In 2008, she developed a distinctive technique that merges her photos and drawings, resulting in her unique images.

Taking her artistic pursuits to new heights, Leslie incorporated layers of video to craft mesmerizing cinemagraphs. These captivating creations have graced the spaces of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, featured in juried exhibitions, public art installations, film festivals, the digital edition of the Summer 2020 NARM Quarterly, and even found a place in physician waiting rooms.

Leslie’s artistic journey includes participation in numerous exhibits, especially in the realm of digital art showcases. Her contributions have earned her awards, featured exhibitions, and a solo show at the Elisabet Ney Museum. Additionally, she has been commissioned to create artwork for various publications.