Artist: Gordon Leverton
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 36'' x 36''

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About This Piece
In Cohort, architecture becomes a quiet language of belonging.  Drawn from a familiar place in Hamilton (the Barton Street community), the buildings gather in warm orange-red light, their forms standing together like a community held in shared space. The colour carries a sense of warmth and memory, echoing the comfort of streets and structures that feel known. In this collective presence, Cohort reflects the quiet reassurance of place—the way familiar surroundings can hold us, connect us, and remind us that we are part of something larger.

Biography
An award winning, self-taught professional visual artist, Gordon Leverton's love of the urban environment has informed his painting practice, placing landscape and architectural design at the forefront. In recognition of his artistic work, he was awarded 2024 City of Hamilton (Canada) Arts Award in the Creator category and 2023 City of Hamilton (Canada) Art of Heritage Award for his significant role in educating people on Hamilton’s heritage. He was elected to the Ontario Society of Arts (OSA) in December 2023. In February 2026, he held his first international exhibition of Canadian Architecture in Mexico City and gathered the attention of the Government of Canada and Mexico Embassies, with the Honourable Marc Miller and government heads attending a private opening of his exhibition. He is currently in Oaxaca, Mexico on an art residency creating for ¡viva! color - a solo exhibition of Latin American inspired architecture to debut at the Carnegie Gallery from May 1- 24. Leverton's recognizable aesthetic and widespread presence resonates with audiences, forging strong connections through his art and collected internationally.