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. Leverton is proof of what's possible when you stay curious, keep working and trusting your perspective matters.
Explore newly created work inspired from his 2025 international artist residency in Mexico, travels to Peru and Portugal and communities in his hometown of Hamilton (Canada).
VINTAGE CHARM
Located in the heart of Barton Village, Hamilton (Canada) came the inspiration for Vintage Charm -home of the former Nixon's Grocery - a family operated grocery store in the 60s- 70s'.
The transformation of the Barton Street Village (Hamilton) 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 small business network.
I am pleased Vintage Charm was juried into Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant - 2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition showcasing contemporary art from artists from across Ontario.
Located in Glenhyrst Gardens, a beautifully landscaped sixteen-acre park on the banks of the Grand River, the Gallery offers exciting views both indoors and out. This picturesque property was bequeathed to the City of Brantford by Mr. Edmund Cockshutt in 1956.
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Exhibition: September 6 — November 7, 2025
Opening: Thursday, September 11th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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, Leverton explores a theme common to the urban experience - how community connects us all.
Fresh off the easel!
Tropicalia
In March 2025, Leverton travelled throughout México to embark on his first international residency. He was inspired by the cultural tapestry, language and colour's of the architecture in the colonials of Guadalajara, México and has created a new series of work.
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 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!
Did you knows?
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