Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

  In Sirens: Songs Of Sisterhood by  @liminalcreative1567  seven rock-like forms transform as you wander through them with watery hues and hidden voices a ever changing soundscape is created around you. The piece is inspired by the views of women in global society, seen through the lens of ancient mythology. This special Leicester edition is shaped by the voices and experiences of a local women's group. My film the second from this years #JourneysFestivalInternational by  @_ArtReach  begins with  @LeicesterCathedral  bells ringing as we turn to see the artwork installed in the gardens, as we explore the stones the various sounds of the women's voices mix with the sound of crows and the Cathedrals own resident Peregrines. As we take a closer look at the markings on the stones we experience, through the magic of editing, Day turning to night and the piece taking on an even more otherworldly form in the darkness the rocks now glow as the voices become ...

A artwork celebrating the achievements of England Rugby player Emily Scarratt has been created on one side of the Leicester Forest RFC clubhouse.     Emily, who was born and raised in Leicester, has become England's record points scorer and is at the time of publication the Vice-Captain of the national team, In 2021 she was awarded an MBE for her service to the Rugby Union.  The mural, created by renowned street art collective MurWalls, is situated at Leicester Forest RFC where Emily had her first experience of the game aged just 5 years old and is one of several around the country dedicated to the team including Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter in Newcastle and Shaunagh Brown in London, the aim of the works is to inspire the next generation to try the sport and increase awareness of the women's game.   #teamdream