When not outside looking for inspiration in back alleys, old factory grounds and industrial spaces, Gord Leverton finds time to pursue his art career and enjoy family life. A self-taught artist, Gordon's previous incarnations - as picture framer, writer, retailer and entrepreneur - have helped form his direction in art and his fascination for urban decay and architectural design. Born in Chatham, Ontario, his formative years spent in the rural southwest farm belt gives him a different perspective than many on the state of cities and their legacy.

 

Gordon is a member of several guilds and artist groups including: Society of Canadian Artists, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Carnegie Gallery (Dundas), Glenhyrst Gallery of Brant (Brantford), Hamilton Artists Inc., and Sunrise Gallery (Hamilton). His artwork has shown in the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Glenhyrst Gallery (Brantford), Todmorden Mills Museum in Toronto, Montreal's Ogilvie Hall and the Tom Thomson Memorial Gallery in Owen Sound. Many various private and corporate collections are home to his work, including the City of Toronto fine art collection in St. Lawrence Market.

 

If Gord had time for hobbies, they would include reading literature, music, photography and staying active. He makes his home in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where he does find time to spend with his wife, Nancy and two children.

Collections

Abbey Tech LTD (Burlington, Canada)

Carstar Corporation (Hamilton, Canada)

City of Toronto Collection (Toronto, Canada)

David Premi Architect Inc. (Hamilton, Canada)

Katu Design (Toronto, Canada)

Louise Dompierre, President/CEO, Art Gallery of Hamilton (Hamilton, Canada)

Paul deCourcy, Executive Director, Arts Hamilton (Hamilton, Canada)

 

Press

Mar. 18, 2008 - featured in Comment Magazine's online section, "1000 Words".

Mar. 11, 2008 - preview of "Reflecting" appears in Beach Metro News, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 24, 2007 - "Drawing on Diversity" - review of Glenhyrst Gallery's 2007 Juried Exhibition appears in The Brantford Expositor and includes one paragraph and photograph of "Labyrinth".

Nov. 19, 2007 - several paintings feature prominently in The Hamilton Spectator's "Go Monday" section.

Nov. 2007 - "Portraits of the Everyday" featured on Rogers Television, Toronto, Ontario.

Nov. 2007 - "Shapes of the City" preview with photos features in H Magazine, Hamilton, Ontario.

May 2007 - "Beauty Cubed" article, photo and review by Laura Hollick in View Magazine, Hamilton, Ontario.

Dec. 2006 - article with photo featured in The Keene Sentinel, Keene, New Hampshire, USA.

Oct. 2006 - "Seen Hamilton?" article with photo featured in H Magazine, Hamilton, Ontario.

Oct. 2006 - artist feature on Making a Mark, an artist information weblog from London, England.

 

Memberships and Affiliations

Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton, Canada

Glenhyrst Gallery of Brant, Brantford, Canada

Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, Canada

Society of Canadian Artists, elected member

Sunrise Gallery, Hamilton, Canada

Carnegie Gallery, Dundas, Canada

 

Gordon Leverton is represented by the letter "J", the number "3" and the following:

Art Gallery of Hamilton, Art Rental and Sales program, Hamilton, Canada.

Gallery ArtPlus, Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

Glenhyrst Gallery of Brant, Art Rental and Sales program, Brantford, Canada.

Kohl Gallery of Arts, Toronto, Canada.

Marten Arts Gallery, Bayfield, Ontario, Canada.

The Pearl Company, Hamilton, Canada.