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.