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 in. 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.
Gordon Leverton is proof of what's possible when you stay curious, keep working, and trust that your perspective matters.
Leverton has created a new body of work inspired from his 2025 international artist residency in Mexico, travels to Peru and Portugal, communities in Toronto (Canada), and from his hometown in Hamilton (Canada).
EL - Limited Edition Framed PRINT
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In March 2025 Leverton completed his first international art residency. He was inspired from the cultural tapestry, language and colour's of the architecture in the colonials of Guadalajara, México.
A new series called shadow.text.colour. of acrylics on fine paper (framed) and works on canvas are now available.
Calle Morelos
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).
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, Leverton explores a theme common to the urban experience - how community connects us all.
Leverton is represented at Canvas Gallery (Toronto, Canada), Stephanie Breitbard Fine Arts (California, USA), ARTSY (Global) and select works at #Hashtag Gallery (México City, México).
Gordon is creating for his 2025 Fall/Winter shows and planning his 2026 international residency in México City and Oaxaca, 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 in mid 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!
VINTAGE CHARM
Located in the heart of Barton Village, Hamilton (Canada) came the inspiration for 'Vintage Charm' - the home of the former "Nixon's Grocery" - a family operated grocery store in the 60s- 70s'. The transformation of the Barton Street community is well underway with the large presence of Hamilton Health Sciences - The General Hospital and the new Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre. Barton Village has strong community of entrepreneurs, makers, creatives, innovators and residents. It is a place of unique opportunity, offering close proximity to Hamilton's downtown, a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, classic housing stock, and a growing business network.
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