June, 2026, First Friday w/ Leslie M. Robertson

About this episode

Leslie M. Robertson discusses her process of creating altered books using mixed media and found objects, emphasizing the relationship with nature and materials.

Leslie M. Robertson – “My altered books are rooted in mixed media and experimentation, shaped by my ongoing relationship with nature and the materials themselves. I collect found objects from the environment, recycling bins, and pieces of my own past art work. Each piece carries traces of time, memory, and transformation. The process is immersive and slow. The materials guide my decisions on what to do next and the books develop gradually through collecting, layering, and reworking. I work with elements like tree bark, leaves, encaustic wax, fabric, and stitching, building surfaces through layers of pigment, texture, and found materials. These tactile qualities invite a closer look and engagement. I hope the work encourages viewers to slow down, notice the details, and find their own sense of connection—to the materials, to place, and to their own experience of being present.” Learn More.

People in this episode

Guest: Leslie M. Robertson

Topics covered

• mixed media
• altered books
• nature
• found objects
• art process
• experimentation

Keywords

• altered books
• mixed media
• found objects
• encaustic wax
• art process
• nature
• recycling

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