
ABOUT
Leandra Brandson is a ceramic artist, art instructor, and technician currently situated in Medicine Hat, AB. Brandson graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Honours in 2021 from the University of Manitoba.
Brandson's works bridge themes of self-representation, queer identity, veneration, and environmentalism. Brandson creates works compartmentally, building in sections to allow for precise fine-tuning. Creating and altering replicas of real-world objects, Brandson builds layered narratives that bridge themes of grief and self-exploration through clay.
Prior to graduation, Brandson was awarded a residency at Medalta in the Historic Clay District, which has acted as a catalyst for her development as an artist. During her time in residence, Brandson facilitated workshops and worked as a production potter in the historic museum. Brandson’s time at Medalta culminated in a solo exhibition, titled She’s Here Too. After the completion of her residency, Brandson travelled between Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to participate in the summer market season. In late 2022, Brandson relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia to become a technician, instructor, and event coordinator for various institutions across the province.
Brandson currently lives and works in Medicine Hat, AB, where she is a recurring artist in residence at Medalta in the Historic Clay District, independent consultant, and workshop instructor.