Leah Sanata (b. 1973) creates abstract paintings that change as you watch them. Based in Dubai and working primarily in oil and acrylic, she has developed a distinctive approach that merges architectural discipline with emotional sensitivity. Since 2022, her layered compositions have traveled across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Forty roses, each exploring a distinct emotional state. Working within an identical 23×23 cm format between 2024 and 2025, Sanata transforms a familiar subject into concentrated investigations of femininity and presence. Some roses float weightlessly in open space; others carry gravitational intensity. Each painting demands sustained attention — revealing new relationships between color and surface as light conditions shift.
The Archive — abstract compositions, floral studies, grapes, and large-format investigations spanning from intimate 40×40 cm canvases to expansive pieces. From atmospheric veils to bold color blocks, these works document Sanata's formal evolution outside defined projects. United not by shared motif but by disciplined attention to light, color relationships, and surface texture. Presented under the exhibition title Art Free of Prejudice.