Leans

Leans is a young artist based in Brisbane, Australia. His work Is influenced by his daily intake of the internet, art history, the people that surround him, the past, the future and everything in between. Through his workhe strives to fabricate a surreal vision that can be seen by the viewer on numerous occasions and enjoyed in alternative ways on each visit.

Leans – “Welcome Home” Exhibition

‘Welcome home’ is the second solo exhibition by Australian artist ‘Leans’. It is a reciprocal amalgamation of the past 3 years of his studio practice and marks the genesis of a narrative within the work.

Leans is an interdisciplinary artist. Through the mediums of oil paint, wooden sculpture, embroidery, animation and Bronze, Leans combines psychedelic pop elements with traditional techniques to give birth to a new world.

The artist draws inspiration from the likes of Rick Griffin, R.Crumb and living artists such as Takashi Murakami and Daniel Arsham. Leans combines these influences with his graffiti roots and offers a captivating stance on modern psychedelic art.

Leans believes that through the use of new technology and traditional techniques, he can carve a new path in the psychedelic pop world.