Leah Rolando (b. 1986 Johannesburg, South Africa) is a photographic artist whose emerging career is defined by the exploration of optical illusions. After completing a BA in film and media at AFDA, Leah began her career as a multi-media producer, before turning to a career in commercial and fine art photography. She uses hand-built sets as her backdrop and shoots acrylic panels under hard studio lighting. Characterized by bright colour-blocking and meticulous art direction, her work showcases a blend of clean lines and shadows.
“My photographic practice is rooted in minimalism and vibrancy. I work with colourful Perspex forms, carefully arranging them to create images that sit somewhere between photography and abstract art. I’m drawn to the moment where a photograph begins to feel like a graphic object, and I enjoy playing with that tension - inviting the viewer to question what they are looking at and how it has been made.”
Leah currently works and lives in Kommetjie, Cape Town, and is an annual participant of Open Studios Kommetjie. Her studio is based in Heron Park.
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