Seven Self: The Vibrant Layers of Existence

Lea Colombo, a self-taught artist from Cape Town, South Africa, presents her latest exhibition, Seven Self, at LA CITÉ from January 29 to February 10, 2024. This immersive showcase explores the multifaceted concept of the ‘Seven Self.’

Through her bold and saturated style, Colombo delves into the intricate layers of self, Earth, energy centres, mindsets, colours, and versions. Her work prompts viewers to consider the profound importance of colour as a living language of light and life force, affecting every aspect of our perception and interaction with the world.

In addition to her fine art practice, Colombo is globally recognised for her commercial work as a photographer and director in the fashion industry. Her first art book, Colours of My Body, explores the interplay between physicality, color, light, and energy, offering an examination of strength and fragility through abstract representations of the human form.

The Seven Self exhibition provides an immersive experience of color, light, energy, and vibration, encouraging viewers to reflect on their engagement with color and its intrinsic connection to life. Do not miss the opportunity to explore Lea Colombo’s captivating artistic world at LA CITÉ.

Seven Layers of Self,
Colours that speak,
So loud, so true,
So new.
Finding Connectivity,
Finding stillness within.
Tuning into inner wisdom,
Sacred knowledge,
Of time and space.
Seven layers of self,
Seven versions of self,
All holding different colour,
All vibrating different energy.
Challenging to ask ourselves that COLOUR means to us?
It’s about entering an interactive space of COLOUR.
It’s about encouraging people to think about how they are engaging with colour.
What does COLOUR ignite?
What does COLOUR give?
What does COLOUR say?
What does COLOUR do?
Is COLOUR actually an animation of life itself? Is each band of colour a ray of life?
Is it actually animating life force? What vibration does it hold?

by Lea Colombo