An early and pervasive paranormal experience guides my investigation into the ‘Goat Man.’ I work to create spaces to evade, lure, misdirect, and ensnare the elusive phantom. Drawing from references of cat and mouse scenarios like Wile E. Coyote, Scream, and Home Alone I’m able to explore the relationship of predator, prey, and bait to fit within my own narrative. The architecture is reminiscent of the Winchester House; Staircases that lead to nowhere, windows into other rooms, and doors that are not meant to be opened. When creating these arenas I think of a space in which physical confines are eliminated and where thoughts can be explored freely. Here, in this place I bring to life, I can now control my fears; I can play pretend.

Leah Flook is a Dallas based interdisciplinary artist and designer primarily working in digital media and sculpture. She holds a BFA in Sculpture and Painting from The University of North Texas, attended Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer Studio Program for Sculpture + Extended Media, and received her MFA from Southern Methodist University.