LEONTIA GALLERY PRESENTS “A HIGHGATE CHRISTMAS SHOW”
Leontia Gallery will be popping up in Avivson Gallery, taking over the space in Highgate village, a picturesque area, enthused with history, a long-known haven for artists and writers. The villages elevated position offers sweeping views of London and its rural charm has made it a retreat for creatives for centuries. Highgate continues to inspire artists and creatives and the owner of Leontia Gallery has been working in close collaboration with 8 contemporary artists to showcase an eclectic mix of darkly original works focusing on portraiture, pop-culture and surrealism.
This exciting pop-up offers a refreshing change of pace from the Christmas holiday experience, running from 28thNovember – 15th December
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious art enthusiast there’s something for everyone, with pieces ranging from £100-£10,000.
Surreal self portraits from Flora Borsi, an award winning, fine art photographer from Budapest, Hungary. Borsi uses masterful photo manipulation to create surreal images that are thematically focused on identity, relationships, emotions and dreams. Borsi has exhibited internationally with solo exhibitions in Europe and the USA, and has most notably taken part in the “Continental Shift” group exhibition at Saatchi Gallery and the Louvre, France.
Original works and prints from Magnus Gjoen whose pieces draw on history and allusion, using existing artworks or fragments from the past to create his own, contemporary aesthetic. Gjoen has exhibited worldwide and has been acquired for permanent collections around the world including that of the Haifa Museum of Art and Daimler collection. He has collaborated with renowned porcelain manufacturer Meissen and London's prestigious Wallace Collection.
Original paintings from Jean-Luc Almond whose highly textured oil paintings have a tangible, sculptural quality. He meticulously constructs a portrait using multiple layers of oil before masking, erasing, and blurring features. Jean-Luc has exhibited internationally and his paintings have won various awards, including the winner of The Cass Art Prize, Commission of the National Open Art Competition, Somerset House and The Best Painting Prize at, La Galleria, Pall Mall.
New emerging talent from Suzie Silk who will be showing pieces distorting the traditional fairy tale narrative. Suzie is an award winning artist who creates conceptual imagery that explores themes around identity and sexuality. Her work is both satirical and performative, using her own body to create narratives. She has exhibited throughout the UK, including the Mall Galleries, The Roundhouse London , Nottingham New Art Exchange and Artspace Dream Week. Suzie has also participated in the renowned Art On A Postcard auction.
Originals and prints from Award winning artist Alexandra Gallagher, a British multidisciplinary artist, who's work takes the form of collage, street art, prints, painting and mixed media. Gallagher’s work celebrates the surreal and sublime. Between the realms of memory, dreams and experience. Exhibiting and selling both across the country and internationally, she has been nominated for a number of awards. Shortlisted for the Zealous X, she was awarded the Saatchi Showdown Surrealism Second Place Winner and the Secret Art Prize Runner Up Winner.
Heath Kane is a visual artist based in the UK, a natural storyteller, he creates subversive and powerful imagery. Inspired by his design background, and his love for urban art, he creates simple, iconic and memorable pieces, always trying to distil subtle, yet subversive themes. Heath Kane exhibits his work internationally including at the renowned Saatchi Gallery London and the Jen Tough Gallery US and is a regular on the international art fair circuit.
Hyper realist artist Hannah Lipsey is obsessed with reflections and surface, she will be showcasing new works made in pencil taking a staggering 100 hours to complete each drawing. Hannah is an emerging British artist who has exhibited at fairs nationally and internationally, she has also been commissioned by major brands such as The Ordinary.
Emily Malone is an emerging artist from Norwich creatingnarrative paintings inspired by Greek tragedies with a pop-art aesthetic. Her subversive and often humorous work has recently taken the art world by storm at The Other Art Fair
Show runs from 28th Nov – 15th December.
Private View 28th Nov 6-9pm
Monday – Saturday 10:30-17:30
Sunday 12-5
Art enthusiasts from collectors to novices will be invited to attend the mesmerizing preview night on 28th Nov between 18:00 – 21 :00 at Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High St, London, N6 5JX
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
