Leah Ramage
SOL SOLACE
SOHOgalleries – Woollahra 150 edgecliff Rd
October 17 to 31
This collection exudes the vibrancy and energy of sun-soaked days. Each piece evokes a longing for summer, from beach scenes, people pool side and activities bathed in warm sunlight, it is a celebration of warm weather, sun kissed skin and the essence of balmy days. So much inspiration from my creative practice comes from moments by the water. When I am at the water’s edge, my brain shuts down, I feel connected and I can get into this sort of meditative state where I am able to forget the world and everything that’s going on. ‘Sol Solace’ reflects the warmth, light and meditative state I experience at moments surrounded by water. Inspired by the quiet beauty of sun-soaked moments by the ocean or poolside, where light and water create a harmonious dance of colour and reflection. I explore the balance between solitude and connection, painting vibrant, sunlit scenes to capture the serenity of being immersed in the outdoors. Using layered brush strokes, an eye for detail and a luminous colour palette, I aim to capture the stillness found in those sun-soaked moments of solitude that invite calm and reflection. It is an escape of both the physical and the psychological.
Leah Ramage Artworks – Originals
Water Colour & Gouache on Canvas
Inspired by nature and handmade with love, Sydney based artist and designer, Leah Ramage creates from the heart, using watercolour as a focus, painting on trend artworks to style the home. Growing up on the Northern Beaches, Leah’s relaxed, coastal vibe is largely influenced by her ocean surroundings, endless summer vacations and the modern lifestyle.
Leah’s Mark Illustration was established in 2016 when she picked up watercolour for the first time after working along side such creatives in her previous line of work in Trade Fairs. Being closely connected with people who shared the same passion motivated Leah’s desire to start something creative herself.
Through her art Leah blends design with education, highlighting the simple beauty of nature and the ocean while also educating people on animal and environmental sustainability. From the outset, she knew that “painting pretty pictures was never enough”, and her collections blend design with education to become less about consumerism and more about awareness. Leah’s Mark is passionately committed to making a brighter future, by contributing 5% of her profits to Seabin Project. The soul of Leah’s Mark is to make a positive difference in the world and to leave this world a better place than we found it. It is what she call ‘ART FOR PURPOSE’.
Leah’s passion for the environment is infectious and she captures this passion beautifully in her watercolour works. Her creative energy and eye for detail is what sets her apart