Leah Lovett
@leahlo.bsky.social
Artist, researcher in Connected Environments, UCL, exploring digital co-creation and spatial storytelling.
LGBTQ+, mum, cat cohabitant, tree person.
LGBTQ+, mum, cat cohabitant, tree person.
Queer AF* (*as fungi) - a snapshot from our walk beyond binaries on the Wanstead Flats with fungi futures this weekend.
March 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Queer AF* (*as fungi) - a snapshot from our walk beyond binaries on the Wanstead Flats with fungi futures this weekend.
Our 6th and final paper making workshop at the Institute of Making, UCL East - using leftover kozo, cotton and sisal from previous sessions, and pulling one massive sheet between three of us. Thanks to artist Mandy Brannan for a wonderful course!
November 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Our 6th and final paper making workshop at the Institute of Making, UCL East - using leftover kozo, cotton and sisal from previous sessions, and pulling one massive sheet between three of us. Thanks to artist Mandy Brannan for a wonderful course!
Paper making masterclass with Mandy Brannan, week 5 - experimentation with mixed fibres and techniques. The images show mixed papers made with kozo and pigmented cotton using the Japanese method. I’m excited the translucency of the kozo, and the escaping yellow fibres.
November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Paper making masterclass with Mandy Brannan, week 5 - experimentation with mixed fibres and techniques. The images show mixed papers made with kozo and pigmented cotton using the Japanese method. I’m excited the translucency of the kozo, and the escaping yellow fibres.
It was beautiful today at the Knepp Estate #Rewilding #SlowSundays
November 17, 2024 at 7:32 PM
It was beautiful today at the Knepp Estate #Rewilding #SlowSundays
The grand finale belonged to this drama queen, the glistening inky cap. While you can eat it, it’s not really worth the effort.
November 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
The grand finale belonged to this drama queen, the glistening inky cap. While you can eat it, it’s not really worth the effort.
Behold, this absolutely enormous bracket fungus! Would provide partial cover in a downpour.
November 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Behold, this absolutely enormous bracket fungus! Would provide partial cover in a downpour.
These little white protrusions from the dead wood are candle snuff fungi. They are bioluminescent (fairy lights!) and they release little clouds of spores when tickled.
November 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
These little white protrusions from the dead wood are candle snuff fungi. They are bioluminescent (fairy lights!) and they release little clouds of spores when tickled.
This tawny funnel mushroom was growing on a loose piece of bark. You can see the cotton-like mycelia at the base. It smells slightly sweet, and it’s edible. We put it back.
November 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
This tawny funnel mushroom was growing on a loose piece of bark. You can see the cotton-like mycelia at the base. It smells slightly sweet, and it’s edible. We put it back.
Fungi Futures (Maymana) led my queering the apocalypse colleagues on a mushroom walk around Hackney Marshes today. I’m not quite up to speed with the i.d., but apparently this bracket might be good for kindling.
November 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Fungi Futures (Maymana) led my queering the apocalypse colleagues on a mushroom walk around Hackney Marshes today. I’m not quite up to speed with the i.d., but apparently this bracket might be good for kindling.
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 4 - pounding and pulling kozo fibres
November 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 4 - pounding and pulling kozo fibres
I’ve taken to throwing clay between meetings.
November 7, 2024 at 5:26 PM
I’ve taken to throwing clay between meetings.
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 3 - experiments with pigmentation.
November 4, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 3 - experiments with pigmentation.
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 2 - recycling and layering
October 28, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Paper making with Mandy Brannan, week 2 - recycling and layering
In an effort to re-centre making in my research-practice, I’ve begun a six week paper course at the Institute of Making, UCL East. These are my first sheets: two sisal, two cotton, and one a blend of both fibres. Next week we introduce colour - it’s a slow, unfolding drama!
October 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
In an effort to re-centre making in my research-practice, I’ve begun a six week paper course at the Institute of Making, UCL East. These are my first sheets: two sisal, two cotton, and one a blend of both fibres. Next week we introduce colour - it’s a slow, unfolding drama!