The subject might be a street corner, but the impulse behind it is human connection.
With no formal art training, self-taught Featured Artist Gordon Leverton turned to the city around him for inspiration: rooftops, alleyways, and side streets.
He began breaking the built environment into planes of color, light, and shadow, transforming the everyday into bold, graphic compositions that carry his unmistakable voice. Leverton's pieces are 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 fresh eyes.
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.
Gordon Leverton is proof of what’s possible when you stay curious, keep working, and trust that your perspective matters.
Artwork Archive had the chance to chat with Gordon Leverton about his creative process, how he physically explores his subject matter, and why Artwork Archive is important to his art career.
You can see more of Gordon Leverton's work on Discovery and learn more about his art practice - Click to read the full article.
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