FLECK FINE ART MARCH 2025
LESLEY LUCE "Echoes From AGO - Composition 0124"
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The concentric circles of Echoes from AGO, Composition 0124 by Lesley Luce reflect the profound influence the Art Gallery of Ontario has had on the artist’s life. This intricate piece incorporates over 1,800 fragments of cut paper, sourced from exhibition catalogues, archival imagery, and the artist’s personal photographs, weaving together a narrative of inspiration and growth.
Set against a neutral background, the interplay of blue and neutral tones—accented with vibrant orange highlights—creates a dynamic yet harmonious visual rhythm. Each ring symbolizes a different phase of the artist’s connection to the AGO, from childhood visits to transformative experiences as an intern and then motherhood.
The title, "Echoes from AGO", plays on both the institution’s acronym and the passage of time, underscoring how the AGO’s collection and exhibitions continue to resonate with the artist at different stages of life. Meticulously arranged paper fragments invite viewers to explore the piece layer by layer, revealing not just an artistic tribute to the gallery, but a deeply personal reflection on how art and memory intertwine.
Lesley Luce · 2025
Wood panel, canvas, acrylic paint, ChromaLife100+ ink, paper
31 inches diameter
Approximately 1,800 paper pieces
Wood panel, canvas, acrylic paint, ChromaLife100+ ink, paper
31 inches diameter
Approximately 1,800 paper pieces
The concentric circles of Echoes from AGO, Composition 0124 by Lesley Luce reflect the profound influence the Art Gallery of Ontario has had on the artist’s life. This intricate piece incorporates over 1,800 fragments of cut paper, sourced from exhibition catalogues, archival imagery, and the artist’s personal photographs, weaving together a narrative of inspiration and growth.
Set against a neutral background, the interplay of blue and neutral tones—accented with vibrant orange highlights—creates a dynamic yet harmonious visual rhythm. Each ring symbolizes a different phase of the artist’s connection to the AGO, from childhood visits to transformative experiences as an intern and then motherhood.
The title, "Echoes from AGO", plays on both the institution’s acronym and the passage of time, underscoring how the AGO’s collection and exhibitions continue to resonate with the artist at different stages of life. Meticulously arranged paper fragments invite viewers to explore the piece layer by layer, revealing not just an artistic tribute to the gallery, but a deeply personal reflection on how art and memory intertwine.
Each of my artworks is accompanied by a printed booklet that serves as a legend, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the piece. It includes images of the individual paper pieces and their original source materials; providing insight into the research, inspiration, and historical references in the composition.
Echoes From The AGO - Booklet
Artist Biography
Lesley Luce is a Canadian mixed-media artist. She specializes in intricate, concentric-circle compositions, where she meticulously arranges thousands of cut paper fragments into layered visual narratives. Her work explores themes of history, memory, and cultural identity, often weaving together archival materials, personal artifacts, and symbolic imagery to create striking abstract pieces that invite discovery.
Lesley holds an Honours Fine Arts degree from Queen’s University and postgraduate certificates in Graphic Design and Public Relations. After years of working in design and communications, she is now—at 43—fully embracing her artistic practice, translating her passion for research and storytelling into visual form.
Her process is deeply rooted in creative curiosity. Each piece begins with extensive research, uncovering histories, institutions, and personal connections that inform her compositions. She is particularly interested in the intersection of art, music, and cultural storytelling, transforming these themes into layered, dynamic works that engage the viewer in a process of discovery.
As a mother and artist, Lesley’s work reflects a deep engagement with time, repetition, and the unseen threads that connect people across generations. Through meticulous craftsmanship, she invites audiences to explore, reflect, and uncover the stories embedded within her art.
Lesley Luce is a Canadian mixed-media artist. She specializes in intricate, concentric-circle compositions, where she meticulously arranges thousands of cut paper fragments into layered visual narratives. Her work explores themes of history, memory, and cultural identity, often weaving together archival materials, personal artifacts, and symbolic imagery to create striking abstract pieces that invite discovery.
Lesley holds an Honours Fine Arts degree from Queen’s University and postgraduate certificates in Graphic Design and Public Relations. After years of working in design and communications, she is now—at 43—fully embracing her artistic practice, translating her passion for research and storytelling into visual form.
Her process is deeply rooted in creative curiosity. Each piece begins with extensive research, uncovering histories, institutions, and personal connections that inform her compositions. She is particularly interested in the intersection of art, music, and cultural storytelling, transforming these themes into layered, dynamic works that engage the viewer in a process of discovery.
As a mother and artist, Lesley’s work reflects a deep engagement with time, repetition, and the unseen threads that connect people across generations. Through meticulous craftsmanship, she invites audiences to explore, reflect, and uncover the stories embedded within her art.
