Echoes From AGO

Composition 0124
2025
Wood panel, canvas, acrylic paint, ChromaLife100+ ink, paper 
31 inches diameter
Approximately 1,800 paper pieces 

The concentric circles of Echoes from AGO, Composition 0124 by Lesley Luce reflect the profound influence the Art Gallery of Ontario has had on the artist’s life. This intricate piece incorporates over 1,800 fragments of cut paper, sourced from exhibition catalogues, archival imagery, and the artist’s personal photographs, weaving together a narrative of inspiration and growth.

Set against a neutral background, the interplay of blue and neutral tones—accented with vibrant orange highlights—creates a dynamic yet harmonious visual rhythm. Each ring symbolizes a different phase of the artist’s connection to the AGO, from childhood visits to transformative experiences as an intern and motherhood.

The title, Echoes from AGO, plays on both the institution’s acronym and the passage of time, underscoring how the AGO’s collection and exhibitions continue to resonate with the artist at different stages of life. Meticulously arranged paper fragments invite viewers to explore the piece layer by layer, revealing not just an artistic tribute to the gallery, but a deeply personal reflection on how art and memory intertwine.