Saskia Leek

Saskia Leek
Born (1970-10-22) 22 October 1970
Christchurch
Alma mater University of Canterbury School Of Fine Arts
Known for Painting

Saskia Leek (born 1970 in Christchurch) is a New Zealand painter.

In 2005, Leek spent 12 weeks in New Plymouth as the Taranaki Artist in Residence.[1]

Leek graduated from the Canterbury School of Fine Arts,[2] and in 2009, was nominated for the Auckland Art Gallery's Walters Prize[3] for her series Yellow is the Putty of the World.

References

  1. Dunn, Megan. Saskia Leek: Drifters. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, 2006.
  2. Dekker, Diana. Saskia Leek: rummaging, reuniting. Dominion Post, 2013.
  3. Dunn, Megan. Saskia Leek: Desk Collection – review. New Zealand Listener, 2013.


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