Gordon Leverton - About Gordon Leverton, Biography, Exhibitions and More

Biography

Gordon Leverton's art is recognizable at a glance: striking geometry, vibrant acrylic 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. His recognizable aesthetic and widespread presence resonate with audiences, forging strong connections through his art and collected in public and private collections throughout Canada, US, Mexico, Europe and internationally.

Leverton is proof of what's possible when you stay curious, keep working, and trust that your perspective matters.
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Awards

2024

Society of Ontario Artists (OSA) - Canada

Gordon Leverton was juried in and appointed a member of the Society of Ontario Artists (OSA) for his excellence in his artistic practice.

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2024

City of Hamilton (Canada) and Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Award

Gordon Leverton was awarded the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Award that celebrate the significant contributions of artists and educators in the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage. The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee makes a formal presentation to the award winners at their annual Heritage Recognition Awards Celebration in June of each year.

2024

The City of Hamilton (Canada) Creator Award

Artist Gordon Leverton is awarded City of Hamilton's 2024 Creator Award during the 2025 Hamilton (Canada) Arts Awards.

The Creator Awards recognize living artists or artistic collectives working in any artistic discipline and at any career level. A minimum of eight Creator Awards are conferred each year to recognize artistic excellence and / or innovation that contributes to artistic growth in the city, progresses the artform and expresses the cultural vitality and diversity of Hamilton’s art scene.
Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

Event: The Art Gallery of Mississauga (Canada) - 5th Annual Juried Exhibition

Dates: 30 Oct 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Venue: The Art Gallery of Mississauga (Canada) - 5th Annual Juried Exhibition, Mississauga, Canada

Juried Artwork: SLUMBER (48x48's)
www.gordonleverton.com

About the exhibition

Art Gallery of Mississauga’s Fifth Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts!

The three jurors—Lyla Rye, Gary Taxali and Tamara Toledo—carefully assessed the artworks, based purely on the images and anonymous artist statements provided, to determine the final selection. Their choices reflect of the broad range of subject matter, techniques, and approaches that came forward in this open call.

Proud to have SLUMBER juried into this exhibition

Event: Glenhyrst (Art Gallery of Brantford) Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025)

Dates: 6 Sep 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Venue: Glenhyrst (Art Gallery of Brantford) Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025), 20 Ava Rd. Brantford, Ontario N3T 5G9

VINTAGE CHARM (48x48') selected/juried

Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025)
September 6 — November 7, 2025
Showcases the creativity and innovation of talented artists from across Ontario. This highly anticipated exhibition provides an important platform for emerging and established artists alike, offering the opportunity to present their original artwork to new audiences.

This year, the gallery received nearly 250 submissions from almost 200 artists, reflecting the depth and diversity of artistic practice across the Ontario (Canada).

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Awards

2024

Society of Ontario Artists (OSA) - Canada

Gordon Leverton was juried in and appointed a member of the Society of Ontario Artists (OSA) for his excellence in his artistic practice.

Show more awards Hide

2024

City of Hamilton (Canada) and Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Award

Gordon Leverton was awarded the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Award that celebrate the significant contributions of artists and educators in the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage. The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee makes a formal presentation to the award winners at their annual Heritage Recognition Awards Celebration in June of each year.

2024

The City of Hamilton (Canada) Creator Award

Artist Gordon Leverton is awarded City of Hamilton's 2024 Creator Award during the 2025 Hamilton (Canada) Arts Awards.

The Creator Awards recognize living artists or artistic collectives working in any artistic discipline and at any career level. A minimum of eight Creator Awards are conferred each year to recognize artistic excellence and / or innovation that contributes to artistic growth in the city, progresses the artform and expresses the cultural vitality and diversity of Hamilton’s art scene.

Upcoming events

Event: The Art Gallery of Mississauga (Canada) - 5th Annual Juried Exhibition

Dates: 30 Oct 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Venue: The Art Gallery of Mississauga (Canada) - 5th Annual Juried Exhibition, Mississauga, Canada

Juried Artwork: SLUMBER (48x48's)
www.gordonleverton.com

About the exhibition

Art Gallery of Mississauga’s Fifth Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts!

The three jurors—Lyla Rye, Gary Taxali and Tamara Toledo—carefully assessed the artworks, based purely on the images and anonymous artist statements provided, to determine the final selection. Their choices reflect of the broad range of subject matter, techniques, and approaches that came forward in this open call.

Proud to have SLUMBER juried into this exhibition

Event: Glenhyrst (Art Gallery of Brantford) Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025)

Dates: 6 Sep 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Venue: Glenhyrst (Art Gallery of Brantford) Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025), 20 Ava Rd. Brantford, Ontario N3T 5G9

VINTAGE CHARM (48x48') selected/juried

Biennial Juried Exhibition (2025)
September 6 — November 7, 2025
Showcases the creativity and innovation of talented artists from across Ontario. This highly anticipated exhibition provides an important platform for emerging and established artists alike, offering the opportunity to present their original artwork to new audiences.

This year, the gallery received nearly 250 submissions from almost 200 artists, reflecting the depth and diversity of artistic practice across the Ontario (Canada).

Biography

Gordon Leverton's art is recognizable at a glance: striking geometry, vibrant acrylic 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. His recognizable aesthetic and widespread presence resonate with audiences, forging strong connections through his art and collected in public and private collections throughout Canada, US, Mexico, Europe and internationally.

Leverton is proof of what's possible when you stay curious, keep working, and trust that your perspective matters.