Rose LeBeau
“Rose creates imaginative works that inject new life into everyday objects. Through her carefully curated selection of found objects, LeBeau assembles intricate, layered and meticulous compositions that evoke a sense of nostalgia, transformation and curiosity. Her art blends the familiar with the unexpected, inviting viewers to explore hidden narratives within them.
With a deep respect for the history of the items she uses, LeBeau's work challenges conventional boundaries between art and life, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Her pieces resonate with both whimsy and depth, reflecting her unique vision and creative ingenuity.
A visit to her studio and gallery space is a magnificent idea, especially in the autumn. It should be an annual trek.”
— Michelle May, Juniper Rag
Rosemary LeBeau’s work spans multiple genres and mediums. Her works are detailed, complex and heartfelt. She has been happily producing art for fifty years and displays it in her own gallery in Auburn, Massachusetts. Rosemary LeBeau is an assemblage artist known for her intricate and imaginative sculptures that repurpose found objects. With a background in both fine arts and environmental design, she draws inspiration from everyday materials, giving new life to discarded items by transforming them into cohesive and thought-provoking pieces. Rosemary’s work reflects her deep appreciation for the stories behind objects and her talent for curating materials in unexpected ways. Her sculptures often explore themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, inviting viewers to see the beauty in the overlooked and forgotten. Through her assemblage art, she encourages sustainability and mindful consumption, creating works that resonate with both personal and universal narratives.
Assemblage art is a thoughtful and often lengthy process of collecting, curating, and carefully selecting objects to form a cohesive, compelling sculpture, of which Rosemary is a master. Creating assemblage requires not only an eye for the potential in found materials but also a deep understanding of how disparate elements can come together to tell a story or evoke emotion. Each of Rose’s works are painstakingly imagined, planned and put together. The intriguing part of this art lies in knowing which objects to combine, creating connections and visuals that transcend their original contexts, transforming the ordinary into something profound and meaningful, often with a psychological twist or dark humor.
Wit and humor is what contributes to eccentric nature of LeBeau’s work and play a vital role in offering her fresh, and sometimes unthinkable perspectives that make you chuckle or cringe. This unforgettable art encourages critical thinking, and engages audiences. By using cleverness and satire, Rose highlights pop culture, social issues, challenges norms, and provokes deeper reflection in a lighthearted way. Humor can also create a more accessible and relatable experience, breaking down barriers between the artwork and its audience, making art not only thought-provoking but also enjoyable and memorable.
LeBeau Eccentric, her home studio art gallery is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm in October and by appointment.