Ways Of Seeing/Ways Of Knowing

Ways of Seeing/Ways of Knowing is an exhibition of recent paintings and small assemblages by Brisbane artist, Leigh Schoenheimer.

Reflecting her teaching background, Schoenheimer’s multi-panelled paintings are a demonstration of the alternative logic of abstract and conceptual approaches to art making. Starting with a traditionally painted image, she designs these works to be read from left to right, like storyboards; subsequent images reiterating aspects of the original depiction. References to specific artists, styles and technologies of the 20th century are evident in her work, the most recent of which include 3D, constructed, and carefully painted panels, designed to play tricks with the audience’s perceptions.
Schoenheimer has been shortlisted in an array of recent art prizes, including the 2012 and 2014 Redland Art Awards, the 2014 Milburne Art Prize and Moreton Bay Region Art Awards, and the 2015 Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular.