© 2016 Leon Crayfish
ABE LEO/
LEON CRAYFISH
LEON CRAYFISH
an interdisciplinary artist working with object, body, and form at
the intersection of the utilitarian and the sculptural.
the intersection of the utilitarian and the sculptural.
I am interested in the inner world of contemporary people and how it is shaped by technology, society, and their own expectations. My work reflects on the fear of unrealized potential, the search for one's own path, inner conflict, and the struggle to preserve personal identity in a world that is changing at an ever-increasing pace.
ABE LEO / Leon Crayfish-
an interdisciplinary artist working with object, body, and form at
the intersection of the utilitarian and the sculptural. His practice
explores how functional items transform into vessels for attention,
energy, and meaning. Engaging in an independent practice since
the early 2000s, he has developed a distinct visual language
rooted in material, construction, and space, backed by a formal
background in art and textile design. Central to his method is the
transition from an applied object to an artistic statement, where
costume and form are treated as structures akin to architecture
and sculpture.
Leveraging a monumental 20-year background in object design
and scenography for progressive interdisciplinary projects
(including the Gogol Center and the Praktika Theatre), the artist
shifted his focus entirely toward contemporary art in the 2020s.
Today, he actively expands his international exhibition practice,
combining high-tech installations (such as his Science-Art project
in Europe and the "Totems" sculpture series) with intuitive painting,
the first solo presentation of which took place in Istanbul in 2025.
an interdisciplinary artist working with object, body, and form at
the intersection of the utilitarian and the sculptural. His practice
explores how functional items transform into vessels for attention,
energy, and meaning. Engaging in an independent practice since
the early 2000s, he has developed a distinct visual language
rooted in material, construction, and space, backed by a formal
background in art and textile design. Central to his method is the
transition from an applied object to an artistic statement, where
costume and form are treated as structures akin to architecture
and sculpture.
Leveraging a monumental 20-year background in object design
and scenography for progressive interdisciplinary projects
(including the Gogol Center and the Praktika Theatre), the artist
shifted his focus entirely toward contemporary art in the 2020s.
Today, he actively expands his international exhibition practice,
combining high-tech installations (such as his Science-Art project
in Europe and the "Totems" sculpture series) with intuitive painting,
the first solo presentation of which took place in Istanbul in 2025.
Works
Art Works
"Bubbles Dreams"
Oil / canvas. 2025
"Bubbles Dreams"
Oil / canvas. 2025
"Lost translate"
Oil / canvas. 2025
"Future"
Oil / canvas. 2025
"Very strange things"
Oil / canvas. 2025
BY MYSELF
This installation reflects on the development of artificial
intelligence and the changing relationship between humans
and machines.
As a father of two children, I often hear the phrase, “I can do
it myself!”- a child's first attempt to act independently while
learning from those around them.
Today, AI is increasingly used not only as a tool, but also as a
source of creative ideas. Rather than developing their own
concepts, some artists allow AI to shape the work itself.
This raises a question: are we approaching a moment when
artificial intelligence will move beyond being an assistant
and become an autonomous creator? One day, it may say to
humanity the very same words children say to their parents:
“I can do it myself!”
intelligence and the changing relationship between humans
and machines.
As a father of two children, I often hear the phrase, “I can do
it myself!”- a child's first attempt to act independently while
learning from those around them.
Today, AI is increasingly used not only as a tool, but also as a
source of creative ideas. Rather than developing their own
concepts, some artists allow AI to shape the work itself.
This raises a question: are we approaching a moment when
artificial intelligence will move beyond being an assistant
and become an autonomous creator? One day, it may say to
humanity the very same words children say to their parents:
“I can do it myself!”
