In this inspiring biographical episode, we sit down with American sculptor Leah Jeffery—a rising voice in contemporary sculpture known for her intuitive connection with form, texture, and emotional storytelling. Leah shares her creative journey, from early artistic influences to her evolution as a sculptor working across mediums including clay, bronze, stone, and mixed material installations. Listeners will discover how Leah’s artistic practice blends traditional craftsmanship with modern conceptual ideas to explore themes of identity, memory, and the natural world. She discusses her process of shaping organic forms, the physical and emotional labor behind large-scale sculpture, and how she continues to push the boundaries of material and technique. Leah also opens up about studio life, what it means to create authentically, and how she connects her work to community through public art and exhibition. With honesty and candor, Leah reflects on her challenges, major milestones, and the artistic mentors who shaped her career. Whether you are an emerging artist, sculptor, collector, or simply curious about the creative process, this conversation offers deep insight into the mind and hands of an artist dedicated to bringing raw material to life. Tune in to explore:
- How Leah discovered the transformative power of sculpture
- The meaning behind her signature forms and natural motifs
- Her approach to scale, texture, and working with stone and metal
- Lessons learned from gallery exhibitions and public installations
- The emotional and physical discipline of studio practice
- Advice for young artists building a personal voice
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about sculpture, contemporary art, creative expression, or the journey of becoming an artist.
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BIO
American sculptor Leah Jeffery transforms scrap metal into beautiful pieces of art depicting birds and animals. Leah was born in 2000 in Tampa, Florida one of eight children to Suzanne, a home-maker and home-schooler, and Craig, a business consultant. At the age of six months her family moved to Peachtree City, Georgia where she grew up. Her metalworking shop is in Hogansville, GA where she also works part-time in metal fabrication. As a child Leah struggled with school as dyslexia challenged her and she realized that college was not for her. While at school, she learned to weld and was fascinated by the process of being creative with metal so she decided to go to welding school. It was here that she explored techniques to create art beyond functional welding and realized she had a talent for multi-dimensional forms. Leah’s business has grown so much that she is planning to go full-time in the New Year. She says her commissions have taken off this year but her goal is to find a balance between exploring and creating new art forms combining her love of nature. In her spare time, Leah is building her own Cob house. She lives in Peachtree City, GA.
Leah’s website and Instagram:
https://www.bruisedreedstudio.com/@bruised_reed_studio
Leah’s Playlist:
June - Briston Maroney
White Blank Page - Mumford and Sons
Surfing in Iceland - Goth Babe
Pyrotechnics - Jean Dawson
Fallingwater - Maggie Rogers
Be Around - Ocie Elliott
Leah’s favorite female artists:
Barbie the Welder
Kutovakika
Jen Phillips
Host: Chris Stafford
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