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- Leia Bernstein
Leia
Bernstein
The End of Comfortable Living
Leia’s work is strongly influenced by the Surrealist movement, as evidenced by her use of dream-like imagery and unexpected juxtapositions. She draws inspiration from vintage furniture catalogs and advertisements, particularly from the consumer-driven culture of the 70s, Leia’s work comments on the excesses of consumerism and the commodification of everyday objects. Her work also aligns with anti-advertisement art of the period, which sought to subvert traditional marketing techniques. Leia works in a variety of printmaking techniques such as silkscreen, intaglio, and relief, as well as repurposing found materials, magazine cut outs and objects to create her art. Through this process, she aims to give new life to the discarded pieces she collects.
Leia’s artwork explores a nightmarish vision of the future, where household furniture has become sentient and wreaks havoc on its owners. Often using images captured in charity shops, Leia creates surreal depictions of furniture sprouting human body parts, spitting out limbs, and even growing hair. Through her work, Leia uses satire to comment on consumerism, while also highlighting the importance of sustainability. By presenting a literal metaphor of furniture consuming humans, her body of work serves as a cautionary tale, urging viewers to reconsider the items they surround themselves with.
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