When Then Is Here Artwork

Leslie Kell is a lens-based artist and designer whose career has spanned more than 35 years in the Austin area. She holds a BA with a background in painting and illustration. After many years as a freelance graphic artist, Leslie expanded her practice into photography and digital art. In 2008, she began developing an original technique that combined her photos and drawings to create her unique images. She has taken her artwork a step further by adding layers of video to create magical hybrids. These cinemagraphs can be found throughout the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. They have also been included in juried exhibitions and public art installations, film festivals, the digital issue of the Summer 2020 NARM Quarterly and physician waiting rooms. Leslie has participated in dozens of exhibits over the years, including several digital art showcases. She has been honored by awards and featured exhibitions, as well as a solo show at the Elisabet Ney Museum. In addition, she has created commissioned artwork for many publications.