Leonard Sexton, painting now for 30 years, studied painting under Patrick Graham, one of Ireland’s most renowned contemporary artists. He taught for some years after graduation, before embarking on a career which saw him rapidly develop his own individual style, as well as creating a following which has resulted in several sell-out exhibitions. “Beyond the dimensions of style and technique, the image takes over. Thereafter the works enter an unspoken world where they comfortably or uncomfortably exist. In my work images of reality are in a state of constant flux, scarred by the marks of change and movement. The images I create make reference to what is gone and what is to come. Everything in existence fights for survival and ultimately loses; time moves on. Where there are no figures, I believe there is an overwhelming sense of a space one has just occupied, while waiting for a reappearance. My paintings exist in a dimension where sensory perception tries to take over from visual awareness. In the search for the unattainable, one hopes to stumble upon something of relevance.” Leonard Sexton Venue: The Doorway Gallery, 25 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. The Exhibition will be on show from August 28th - September 2nd Time: 12-5pm
“Urban Shadows” An exhibition of new paintings by Leonard Sexton March 5th – 26th 2020 The Doorway Gallery, 24 South Frederick St, Dublin 2.
Artist David Newton officially opens Leonard Sextons Solo show 2017
“Somewhere city, paintings” February 4th – 20th 2017 The Doorway Gallery is delighted to host an exclusive show by Leonard Sexton. A show that is both intimate and unique. The show is entitled ‘somewhere city, paintings’. Leonard opens the show with a special ‘Meet and Greet’, to answer any questions you may wish to ask the Artist himself. The show will take place on Saturday February 4th, from 2-4pm, at No. 24 South Frederick Street. The show is scheduled to run from February 4th to February 20th.
A Conversation with Leonard Sexton
