Why This Artist Paints the Parts of a City You Walk Right Past.
Gordon Leverton's art is recognizable at a glance: striking geometry, vibrant palettes, and shadows that stretch across surfaces like time. By isolating structures and simplifying form, he invites viewers to see familiar spaces with a fresh perspective.
His work captures not just what a city looks like, but how it feels. It's a practice built on close observation, abstraction, and deep attention to what's often overlooked.
Being self-taught just means you found your own way. That's exactly what Leverton did. With no formal art training, he turned to the city around him for inspiration. Rooftops. Alleyways. Side Streets.
He began breaking the built environment into planes of colour, light, and shadow-transforming the everyday into bold, graphic compositions that carry his unmistakable voice. Leverton is proof of what's possible when you stay curious, keep working and trusting your perspective matters.
Enjoy Gordon's available artwork and exploring his art practice.
Built One Brick At A Time
SLUMBER
There’s something undeniably charming about brick facade houses, like the architectural equivalent of a warm hug or a cozy sweater. These (Toronto) homes have an old-world charm, standing through all four Canadian seasons and can pull off a ruggedly handsome look with ease.
📍Gerard St.,East, Toronto, ON, Canada
Slumber was Juried into the prestigious Art Gallery of Mississauga Annual Juried Show
- Exhibition Dates: Oct. 25, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
- Opening Reception: Thurs. Oct. 30, 6-8PM
All welcome. Free to attend.
A Legacy of Local Commerce
VINTAGE CHARM
For over 73 years, this building was home to family-owned grocery stores that served the Hamilton community with dedication and care. Among them was Nixon Grocer, which operated from 1912 to 1922. Today, fragments of its original custom tile still remain—a quiet tribute to the generations of local grocers who shaped this corner of the city.
Vintage Charm was juried into Glenhyrst (Brantford) Art Gallery 2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition showcasing contemporary art from artists from across Ontario.
Exhibition: Sept. 6 thru Nov. 7, 2025
All welcome. Free to attend.
Fresh off the easel! COHORT
ORIGINALS
Leverton is a celebrated artist known for captivating depictions of cities, is commended for his significant contributions to visualizing a cities character. In recognition of his practice, he was awarded 2024 City of Hamilton (Canada) Arts Award , 2023 City of Hamilton (Canada) Art of Heritage Award, elected to the (Canadian) Ontario Society of Arts (OSA) and Society of Canadian Arts (SCA).
Immersing into a local culture is an essential part of becoming an observer. It’s important to witness daily life and be part of a city to bring new approaches, to experiment, and grow in my artistic practice. Using acrylics, he explores a theme common to the urban experience -how community connects us all.
Leverton's International debut: 'shadow.text.colour'
Tropicalia
In March 2025, Leverton ventured to México for his first international residency and solo exhibition in Mexico City. Immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of the region, he drew inspiration from the language, textures, and vivid hues of colonial architecture in Guadalajara. The result was shadow.text.colour—a sold-out body of work that captured the interplay between shadow and light, text and silence, colour and memory.
Now back in Canada, Leverton is channeling that momentum into a new canvas-based series. This upcoming work continues his exploration of spatial rhythm and chromatic storytelling, shaped by the emotional resonance of his time in México.
Leverton is represented at Canvas Gallery (Canada), Stephanie Breitbard Fine Arts (USA), ARTSY (Global) and select works at #Hashtag Gallery (México).
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Collector's item!
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
While each of Leverton's work are originals/ one-of-a-kind artwork, he will create a limited edition print run each year.
- 2025 AVAILABLE EL, ESC, MAN + MAX
- 2024 Humber Cinema (Few remain)
- 2023 Street Knowledge (SOLD OUT)
Street Knowledge (888 Dupont Street, Toronto, Canada)
COMMISSIONED ART
Leverton is open for commissions again in summer 2026. Get in touch to discuss your commission ideas and reserve your spot.
View some of Gordon's commissions.
NEW FEATURE
Curious to see the art in your space?
It's a new way to view artwork. Through the power of Augmented Reality, you can now view Gordon Leverton's artwork directly in your space by using the VIEW IN YOUR SPACE feature next to each painting on the website- Check it out!
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