The Movement of Thought

Meet Lea Colombo, a visionary artist from Cape Town, whose work hopscotches and transcends those lines typically drawn between art, design, sculpture and photography. Known for her explorations of colour and the mysteries its spectrum holds, Lea’s work is at once intimate, intuitive, and spontaneous. For hube, she created a series of artworks that draw upon diverse mediums to tell stories beyond the everyday. Step into Lea Colombo’s vibrant world as she delves into the mysteries of the human form, the power of intuition, and the language of color in our interview.

hube: Your creative work revolves around the human body, which serves as both a theme and a source of inspiration for you. Harmony, plasticity, fragility, uniqueness, beauty—which mysteries of human beings attract you the most?

Lea Colombo: I believe that the human being is the greatest mystery. There’s so much inside us waiting to be explored and understood. In a world where we often feel disconnected and [in which we are] surrounded by constant digital distractions, we should take a moment to tune in and really listen to ourselves. I’m fascinated by the strength and power we have within our minds. There is an innate potential in every individual that I am drawn to.

h: Without attempting to unravel the mystery of creative inspiration, how do spontaneity, intuitiveness, and rationality interact in your creative process?

LC: I think intuition has a crucial role in shaping my creative process. I’m always relying on my instincts and senses. Creating demands an environment where I can liberate my thoughts from self-judgement, enabling the free flow of consciousness from a unique vantage point. This is the best way for me to create. In my art, I don’t set limits or doubt myself. I work in a way that allows me to always channel my ideas, letting go of words we are so used to using, or limiting ourselves with. I let my creativity be guided by my intuition, by the movement of thought.