Leah Cupino

‘ICE PACT - External and Internal Landscapes’

March - May 2023 at The Myrna Loy Center for the Arts’ Jailhouse Gallery, Helena Montana

Interview / Artist Talk recording link coming soon.

‘This is Helena’ is back to Lift the spirits

Excerpts taken from an article written by Marga Lincon for the Helena Independent Record

… “When word went out, 83 artists responded, submitting over 100 pieces”, said artist Leah Cupino, who organized and curated this year’s show. “Some artists have felt so blocked while other artists have felt so inspired. I just couldn’t bear the thought of artists being so disconnected this year with all of our shows canceled,” she said. “I thought there had to be a way to do this responsibly. I’m just giving it a shot. I tell people ‘we’re just making the best of things.’”

”I thought it’s important for the community to see what artists have been up to while we all have been hibernating in our houses,” said Bucy, (host and owner of The Heath) “and hopefully it will make them feel better. I think a lot of people are sad. It’s hard to feel sad when you see all this beauty in the room.” (…)

“It’s a fun, funky show,” added Cupino. “It’s so community-spirited. I know there’s a lot of awe and inspiration that comes from seeing the hard work that other artists do. For me, in particular, it’s so inspiring to know that is still happening and our spirits aren’t broken.”

Read the whole article

‘WOMEN UNDER THE BIG SKY’ -

Feature Interview with Leah Cupino by Jessi Bennion
“I could paint abstractly all day, but I currently find trees the perfect subject for staying grounded. They have always been anchors to me. They are scratchy, stubborn, graceful and poignant. They hold us in place, keep us reminded that we’re part of the earth. There are benefits to being rooted, to giving back from the place you take. That same tree is always doing its best to grow and reach high…”
Read the full interview where it is published with ‘Women Under The Big Sky’
Pic & interview by Jessi Bennion