'Figure It Out' at the Leontia Gallery, London

Anyone's who's finger remains firmly placed on the pulse of the London art scene know's that a Leontia exhibition is well worth a visit. Indeed, a seasoned art lover needn't be coerced into frequenting the contemporary art hotspot, known for providing a platform for emerging talent from across the globe. 

Benjamin Thomas Taylor

Vinnie Go Go by Eugene Ankomah

Benjamin Thomas Taylor

After Sargent Lady by Frans Smit

Asking the question; "Is painting a lost art?" the exhibition entitled, 'Figure It Out' focuses on the significance of painting in the past, present and ominous future. With intelligent design technology becoming more commonplace and digital art taking centre stage, a challenging conversation is happening in the art world around the value of more traditional disciplines. 

'Figure It Out' will explore contemporary figurative painting, from 15th of May until 31st May. The first of it's kind in the City of London, this exhibition will bring together leading contemporary artists from across the world, fostering a global discussion about the ancient practice of painting. The work on display will feature a variety of pieces from re-workings of old masters like John Singer Sargent to homages of the pop-art powerhouse that is Warhol. You can expect to see pieces that experiment with glitter and others that pull on influences such as painting by numbers. As an extra added sweetener, the gallery founder Leontia herself will be offering private viewings and consultations to talk through the artwork whilst sharing industry insight on investing in art, a certified coo for any connoisseur.

The Artists

Benjamin Thomas Taylor is known for his 'Paint by Number' series with bright, Pop Art inspired landscapes.

South African artist Frans Smit who offers a fresh reading of traditional portraiture, mixing street art and classical styles he completely reinvents old masters

Award-winning artist, Smit, with an international hub of collectors. Mentored by Lucien Freud, the late artist has had a lasting effect on Smit's work

London born Eugene Ankomah's selection of hand drawn digital "Brain-Wave" paintings are playful yet with sinister undertones. The artist explores relevant contemporary themes around terrorism, fear and social manipulation. Eugene Ankomah is widely collected, notable collectors include, Dame Kelly Holmes, Dizzie Rascal and Chiwetel Ejiofor

The work of UK artist Carp Matthew is a horror to behold, magnificently disturbing in the most deskbound of ways. The comparison with Francis Bacon is easy to make, but the domesticity of Matthew's grotesque makes it all the more frightening.

UK artist Lee Ellis is presenting 6 portraits of some of the great modern masters, Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, and Warhol

Critically acclaimed Magnus Gjoen, previously under the wing of Vivienne Westwood, will be showing pieces based on the religious martyr Saint Sebastian. Gjoen's work often references renaissance and neo-classical paintings re-working them into contemporary settings and scenes. 

For art connoisseurs looking to buy their first piece Leontia Reilly, the founder of Leontia Gallery, will be offering private viewings and consultations to talk through the artwork whilst sharing industry insight on investing in art.  

The Leontia Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art from exceptional emerging and established artists. Visit www.leontiagallery.com

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