Andrew Leventis

Andrew Leventis creates intricately detailed oil paintings that explore contemporary vanitas, a genre traditionally focused on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. His work often features meticulously rendered objects that invite reflection on the fleeting nature of existence. Recently, Leventis has focused on depicting his stocked refrigerator and icebox, capturing these everyday items with a sense of reverence and precision. These paintings have taken on new meaning throughout the global pandemic, as they reflect themes of abundance, scarcity, and the changing relationship between people and the things they rely on in times of crisis. Through these intimate yet universal scenes, Leventis examines the complexities of modern life, from consumerism and survival to the quiet moments of domestic existence that become all the more significant during challenging times.