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leon zheng

Artist member since 2022
toronto, Ontario

Leon ( Longxuan Zheng) is a contemporary artist based in Toronto, Canada, with a diverse artistic journey spanning across Asia and North America. Beginning his artistic training at Wzr Art Highschool in Beijing, Leon further honed his skills at the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. He culminated his formal education with a Bachelor's degree from OCAD University in Toronto. Leon's talent and dedication have been recognized through achievements, including winning first place at the CFS 71st Open Juried Exhibition and the WZR Institution Yearly Award. His work has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions, such as group exhibition, CFS 71st Open Juried Exhibition the Pozan Gallery/Studio M Gallery, group exhibition the Winter Emerge Art Exhibit, Gallery 1313, solo exhibition, Mindscapes, Ada Slaight Gallery in Toronto, Group exhibition, Shangyuan Figurative Art Exhibit in Beijing. With a dynamic portfolio and a commitment to artistic expression, Leon continues to captivate audiences with his unique vision and creativity.

Work

the LOVE
The hug
  • leon zheng
  • 48" x 48"
  • $2800 buy
#abstract #figurative #expressionism
the contemporary issue series
Harvest
  • leon zheng
  • 36" x 36"
  • $2500 buy
#black and white #meaningful #abstract #blue #figurative
2023, Mindscape collection
Mirror image
  • leon zheng
  • 36" x 36"
  • $2300 buy
#composition #oil painting #colourful #abstract #figurative
Walk
  • leon zheng
  • 36" x 48"
  • $2500 buy
#figurative #abstract #oil painting #composition #colourful
Fond memory
  • leon zheng
  • 40" x 40"
  • $2300 buy
#realistic #memory #abstract #portrait #home
Forward
  • leon zheng
  • 10" x 10"
  • $800 buy
#oil #grey #small #portrait #dark
Homesick
  • leon zheng
  • 36" x 36"
  • $2500 buy
#oil painting #abstract #figurative #composition #colourful
Other
Flow 3
  • leon zheng
  • 50" x 25"
  • $1200 buy
#acrylic #oil #figurative #expressionism #abstracts
Flow 1
  • leon zheng
  • 25" x 50"
  • $1000 buy
#charcoal #mixed medium #figurative #abstracts #oil

Inside the Studio

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Describe your home in 3 words

Grey, busy, cozy

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Single macchiato

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Select Past Exhibitions
2018

changping, Beijing
WZR 2018 year exhibit

2018

OCAD U, Toronto
Second year

2019

Shangyuan, Beijing
figurative art exhibit

2023

1313 gallery, Toronto
The winter emerging artists exhibit 2023

2023

Pazan gallery, toronto
CFS 71st Open Juried Exhibition award

2023

Ada Slaight gallery, toronto
Mindscapes

Accolades
2023

CFS 71st Open Juried Exhibition award
First place

Press
2018

magazine
Contemporary art

Residencies
2018

Shangyuan, Beijing
Shangyuan art residency

Education
2014

CAFA
Bachelor of fine art

2018

OCAD university
Bachelor of fine art

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