Artist Statement

I’m Dawn Leach, a Grand Haven, Michigan-based artist and painter. Since childhood, I’ve explored music, painting, and fiber arts. While working as a Registered Nurse, art offered me therapeutic relief. This passion evolved into a calling, leading me to pursue a BFA at Grand Valley State University.

My work consists of abstract paintings created with mixed media, primarily acrylic paint, as well as collage and textile elements. Deeply connected to color, form, and design, my work draws inspiration from the unpredictable nature of the environment, enhanced by geometric structures and a sense of balance. I produce layered, textural artwork with the intention of evoking viewers’ curiosity, encouraging slow looking, and a space to pause and contemplate.