meet: the partners

LEERFORM is founded by artists with a deep commitment to creativity.

As innovators and collaborators, we love interesting problems and finding creative solutions to an array of challenges.


Rene Gortat

Rene orchestrates challenging projects with expertise in TIG welding, 3D modeling, sewing, painting, and intricate fabrication.

His keen eye for detail and understanding of materials ensure flawless execution, consistently bringing abstract artistic concepts to life.

rgortat@leerform.com

(646) 469-1771

Wendy Hesslink

Wendy is a renowned leader in the industry with over 25 years of experience. Her expertise spans crating, high-end object packing, large museum collection moves, and multi-venue crating for exhibitions.

From packing mummies to Mondrians, Wendy leads Leerform's mount-making shop.

whesslink@leerform.com

(718) 269-1391

Wyatt Nash

Wyatt specializes in woodworking, metalworking, object installation, framing, painting, and mold-making, and is a seasoned fabricator in the fine art arena.

He brings his expertise as a sculptor and ceramicist to Leerform, as well as his extensive background working with museums in the NYC area.

wnash@leerform.com

(718) 269-1391

Doug Young

Doug is a project management master, handling complex logistics for multi-venue exhibitions to small batch prototyping, and everything in between.

He has worked with most major art institutions in the NYC area, and has been in the fine art services field for over 25 years. Doug leads the research and development team.

dyoung@leerform.com

(718) 269-1391

get in touch

Emily Kiacz "Screaming Heart," 2020, Acrylic on canvas over panel, 24 x 24" - panel fabricated by LEERFORM

Emily Kiacz "Screaming Heart," 2020

Acrylic on canvas over panel, 24” x 24"

panel fabricated by LEERFORM