Artists
Leslie Lew
Born in New York City in 1953, Leslie Lew grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey and Chicago. Her father was a well-known advertising executive and her subject matter was influenced by the commercial ads and products that surrounded her. Her underlying theme deals with childhood memories, growing up in America.
Artwork
All True Romance
A00176 Lew, Leslie All True Romance 2009 15 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' Acrylic painting on cast paper. Signed in pigment lower right. From the numbered edition of 300.
Girl's Romances
255065 Lew, Leslie Girl's Romances 2010 15 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' Acrylic painting on cast paper. Signed in pencil lower right. From the numbered edition of 300.
Latest News
Upcoming Event: Leslie Lew
Our team invites you to stop in and preview the Leslie Lew collection for this weekend’s exhibition! Artist Leslie Lew, whose graphic, colorful “sculpted oils” draw inspiration from the worlds of advertising and pop culture, will be debuting exciting new work at Park West Gallery in Soho, Friday the 29th from 5pm – 8pm. Lew herself will also be present to give a talk at the gallery, as well as to meet and answer questions for gallery visitors and prospective buyers and collectors. Growing up wit...
Behind the Artist: Leslie Lew
Hailing from the distinction of the Chicago Imagists, the East Village movement, and the vogue of 1960s commercial culture, Manhattan-born artist, Leslie Lew, captures the nostalgia of yesterday with a unique painterly aesthetic. To Lew, history originates in supermarket aisles, comic books, matchboxes, and bright-eyed comforts. “My work is about our memories, our culture, our taste,” says Lew. “It’s about reaching us.” Born in 1953, Lew moved throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Chicago be...
Meet the Artist: 10 Questions for Leslie Lew
Leslie Lew is a pop culture historian. Her sculpted paintings, brimming with color and depth, revel in the mass-media icons that helped define the 20th century. A contemporary and friend of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lew was inspired to capture the popular symbols of her childhood—everything from advertising to superheroes—in her own evocative style. Her paintings celebrate the highs and lows of American culture through her unique artistic voice. Lew's work has continued to evolve ove...
Leslie Lew Spurs Bidding War at Dallas VIP Event
As much as artist Leslie Lew loves red shoes, she desired to connect with VIP collectors in Dallas using more appropriate footwear. The result was her special “Cowboy Boot 3-D” work of art that, once unveiled, brought on a stampede of bids. “I had never seen such a reaction,” Lew says. “It seemed like everyone was so touched that I had created something that related so strongly to Dallas.” Prior to attending the Park West Gallery VIP event in Dallas April 6–9, Lew wanted to create something spec...
