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Sharon Leahy-Clark

London, UK

Drawing, Painting • Born in London, UK • Studied at Royal College of Art, London

Published  05/03/2015   |   Updated  09/12/2023

Drawing is integral to my work..

Sharon is a resident artist at The Centre for Recent Drawing in London, UK. The organic shapes she creates all have an immediately discernible character, no matter how abstract, some appear friendly, others fierce.

“Drawing is integral to my work. I am fascinated by the immediacy of mark making and, for me this can mean either actively using materials to draw or, understanding a puff of cloud, a stain, fold, or tear as a...

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Sharon is a resident artist at The Centre for Recent Drawing in London, UK. The organic shapes she creates all have an immediately discernible character, no matter how abstract, some appear friendly, others fierce.

“Drawing is integral to my work. I am fascinated by the immediacy of mark making and, for me this can mean either actively using materials to draw or, understanding a puff of cloud, a stain, fold, or tear as a drawing. There is no boundary to drawing, – it is ultimate freedom.”

Sharon Leahy-Clark

Sharon Leahy-Clark
'When she melts, the zoo escapes', Watercolour on linen, (H)61 x 51cm, 2023

'When she melts, the zoo escapes', Watercolour on linen, (H)61 x 51cm, 2023

'Dream of flight', Pencil and Watercolour on paper, (H)32 x 46cm, 2023

'Dream of flight', Pencil and Watercolour on paper, (H)32 x 46cm, 2023

'I'll wear feathery trousers in heaven', Watercolour and spray paint on linen,  (H)76 x 51cm, 2023

'I'll wear feathery trousers in heaven', Watercolour and spray paint on linen, (H)76 x 51cm, 2023

'Feathery Astronaut', Watercolour and pencil on paper, (H)46 x 32cm, 2023

'Feathery Astronaut', Watercolour and pencil on paper, (H)46 x 32cm, 2023

'Wind of Change', Watercolour and Gouache on Arches Paper, (W)57 x 76cm, 2023

'Wind of Change', Watercolour and Gouache on Arches Paper, (W)57 x 76cm, 2023

What is it about your studio space that inspires you?

The building overlooks the very busy Highbury and Islington station in London. From my window I see people coming and going. There's always movement, transition. Nothing is permament...

What is your favourite material to work with? How has your use of it evolved throughout your practice?

No favorite.

What themes do you pursue?

Outsider, surreal, anything odd.

What advice has had the biggest impact on your career?

I never listen to advice…good or bad.

If you could only have one piece of art in your life, what would it be?

A Louise Borgeios drawing.

What are your favourite places besides your studio?

My imagination.


EXHIBITIONS

SOLO

2023

Head on a Plate Projects at 303 Projects, Lowestoft UK

2022

Head on a Plate Projects, Fitzrovia Gallery, London UK

Head on a Plate Projects, Centre for Recent Drawing, London UK

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GROUP

2023

Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh UK

Royal Scottish Academy 197th Open, Edinburgh, Scotland

Royal Cambrian Academy Open, Conwy, Wales UK

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WORKS IN COLLECTIONS

BBC, Manchester

British Airways, London

Drawing Gallery, UK

GALLERIES

Vivienne Roberts Projects | https://viviennerobertsprojects.com/

AWARDS

2001, The Helen Chadwick Memorial Award

1999, Absolut Secret Fine Art Scholarship, Royal College of Art

EDUCATION (detailed)

1983-1986, BSC (Hons), Sociology, University of North London, (2:1)

1996-1999, MIddlesex University, BA (Hons) Fine Art, First Class

1999-2001, Royal College of Art, MA: Fine Art Painting

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