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.
¡viva color! is now available and on view at Carnegie Gallery until May 24th!
Press Release - New Exhibition
¡viva color! exhibition
Following Leverton’s successful 2026 Día a Día/Day to Day exhibition in Mexico City and a requested private viewing attended by the Honorable Marc Miller (Canadian Minister of Arts + Culture) and Canadian and Mexican cultural leadership, he presents ¡viva color! — a new body of work inspired by the architecture, light, and visual culture of Latin America.
This collection continues his exploration of urban space through bold abstraction, translating architectural environments into dynamic studies of colour, geometry, and atmosphere.
May 2026 — Gordon Leverton’s exhibition and artistic practice were featured in The Hamilton Spectator in a profile titled “Creative Power - Gordon Leverton”, highlighting his ongoing ¡viva color! series and his exploration of contemporary urban architecture and Latin American visual culture.
Featuring Annex (Hamilton, Canada)
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.
- 2026 - Coming JUNE 1st!
- 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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