Leslie Marsh
Leslie Marsh is driven by her love of nature and a fascination for cultural and family history. Using metal, stones, and vintage findings she forges relic-like book covers that call to mind medieval treasure bindings created during the Middle Ages. Leslie also spends a lot of time experimenting with the marks left by leaves on paper by steeping the two together. The resulting ecoprints form signature wrappers used in most of her work.
Her books are held in private collections across the United States, Australia, and Europe.
She teaches workshops and shows her work at various sites across the United States.
“From my studio in Topsail Beach, North Carolina, I solder and bind together books of various sizes. These books become the archives for thoughts, memories and photographs. My passion for books includes an extensive personal collection of current and antique titles.”
