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.
Coming Soon! ¡viva! color!
Latin American inspired collection for his solo exhibition at the Carnegie Gallery in May 2026!
Press Release - New Exhibition
Announcing ¡viva! color
Following Leverton's successful 2026 Día a Día exhibition of North American Architecture in Mexico City, he is excited to announce ¡viva! color solo exhibition of Latin American inspired architecture to debut at the Carnegie Gallery from May 1- 24th.
¡viva! color celebrates the vibrant colours, rhythms, and textures of everyday life—bright facades, layered architecture, and the energy of local markets in Lima, Peru and barrios in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Oaxaca (Mexico) where Leverton is creating on his self directed art residency until April 10th.
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Featuring Discretion - Day to Day Collection
ORIGINALS
Leverton is a celebrated Canadian 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 a 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.
Collector's item!
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
While each of Leverton's work are one-of-a-kind, each year he selects a piece and releases limited edition prints.
- 2025 shadow.text.colour. (Few remain)
- 2024 Humber Cinema (Few remain)
- 2023 Street Knowledge (SOLD OUT)
Century (Hamilton, Canada)
COMMISSIONED ART
Are you looking for a special piece, like to capture a family home or have a specific idea that you would like to explore?
Please get in touch with Gordon to discuss your commission ideas and reserve your spot.
Leverton commissions schedule opens up again for Holiday 2026.
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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