Marsha  (they/them, 1999)
Living and working in Enschede, NL marshavanleersum@outlook.com
+31 637336188 ︎ ____________________________________

Artist Statement


Marsha van Leersum is a multidisciplinary designer and storyteller. Like planting seeds in a garden, Marsha sows stories through a multitude of mediums and media. Their creative process is rooted in emotion, carried by a sense of care, as they craft narratives that resonate with the textures of life. Performance and sculpture return the most to their practices, allowing them to bring those stories to life in a tangible way. In their recent works Marsha delves into compost. Striving to emphasize the interwoven nature of existence, highlighting the beauty in cycles of life and decay. They nurture a testament to the interconnectedness which underlies our shared (human) experience, inviting viewers/participants to pause, reflect and feel the intricate stories surrounding us.

Exhibitions/Workshops


2024      
Tankstation, Enschede, Sticky Stones 


2024      
Sickhouse x Kamping Kitbash, Enschede, Sticky Stones Matchmaker 

2024      
ArtEZ Finals, Enschede, Sticky Stones 

2024       
Wild Clay Project, Rijksmuseum Twente, Enschede

2023       
Kip Zonder Kop Festival, Delft

2023       
Museum of The Future, BlackBrick, Enschede
Featuring Testament to Compost




Education


2019 - 2024
Graduated Crossmedia Design at ArtEZ