Trails Ahead Project 2015 - 2022*
“I could paint abstractly all day, but I often find trees an anchor. They are scratchy, stubborn, graceful and poignant, reaching in quietly measured increments in every direction. They hold me in place, remind me that I’m part of the earth, and to give back to the place that sustains me.”
- Leah Cupino
*Cupino will revisit this project in 2027
”Leah’s work stands out for its unique approach to art, serving as a symbolic map reflecting the human experience and the impact the environment can have on us too.
— curator M. Swank of TBQA
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Distinct latitude and longitude coordinates to each secret location of the landscapes are found on the reverse side of the works.
Inquire with Leah Cupino about her plans to revisit the series in late 2026, and share your best kept favorite spots on the Mountain West’s public lands. All paintings shown on this site now belong to others.
Selection of adopted pieces in place
“With a keen focus on the artifacts of our planet and evolving human condition, Cupino weaves intricate connections, mapping the contours of a changing world and echoing the shifts within ourselves.”