Celia Lees

Toronto, Canada

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Biography

Celia Lees employs movement and found objects to create expressive, abstract compositions. Her gestural mark-making integrates her environment into her process, blurring the line between intentional and instinctual creation.

Rather than focusing on tangible forms, Lees channels internal emotions and sensations, allowing spontaneity to guide her work. The objects within her reach influence her artistic choices, resulting in dynamic, textural paintings. Lees’ practice embodies a deep connection to personal experience, making each piece a reflection of both physical and emotional landscapes.

Don't Lean On Me

Don't Lean On Me, 2024

, 40"H x 30"W

We Are Going New Ways

We Are Going New Ways, 2024

Mixed media on canvas, 60"H x 60"W

I Thought It Rained Last Night

I Thought It Rained Last Night, 2024

Mixed media on canvas, 60"H x 96"W

you- for you

you- for you, 2024

acrylic and oil stick, 96"H x 96"W

secrets

secrets, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 84"H x 78"W

nothing remained mine

nothing remained mine, 2024

acrylic ink and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W

skin to skin

skin to skin, 2024

acrylic and graphite, 72"H x 60"W

I forgot to tell you..

I forgot to tell you.., 2024

acrylic ink, 50"H x 40"W

those who care less than I

those who care less than I, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 80"H x 60"W

its fine im fine everythings fine

its fine im fine everythings fine, 2024

acrylic ink and oil stick, 36"H x 48"W

wait, what?

wait, what?, 2024

acrylic and water pastels, 60"H x 48"W

shhh...

shhh..., 2024

acrylic, graphite and spray paint, 60"H x 48"W

searching

searching, 2023

acrylic and oil stick , 50"H x 40"W

always with you

always with you, 2024

acrylic and oil stick , 60"H x 60"W

two sides to every story

two sides to every story, 2024

acrylic ink, 30"H x 80"W

where we need to be

where we need to be, 2024

acrylic, oil stick and pencil, 96"H x 96"W

Its not that bad and its not that good

Its not that bad and its not that good, 2024

acrylic, 48"H x 72"W

a breath of fresh air

a breath of fresh air, 2022

acrylic and oil stick, 64"H x 80"W

what more can I give

what more can I give, 2024

acrylic ink, 48"H x 48"W

something about solitude

something about solitude, 2022

acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 40"W

late night early morning

late night early morning, 2022

acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W

the decision was mutual

the decision was mutual, 2024

acrylic ink, 38"H x 52"W

I love you not too

I love you not too, 2024

acrylic and oil stick, 72"H x 72"W

no understanding

no understanding, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 20"H x 16"W

play date

play date, 2024

acrylic, 48"H x 48"W

speaking of

speaking of, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 48"H x 36"W

room for growth

room for growth, 2022

acrylic and pencil , 40"H x 60"W

do you mind?

do you mind?, 2024

acrylic and oil stick , 60"H x 60"W

anyways thats enough

anyways thats enough, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 40"H x 30"W

I think that I don't

I think that I don't, 2023

acrylic, spray paint, oil stick, 60"H x 60"W

you see me

you see me, 2024

acrylic, 64"H x 80"W

invigorated

invigorated, 2022

acrylic and oil stick, 38"H x 34"W

so close yet so far

so close yet so far, 2024

acrylic and oil stick, 64"H x 80"W

it's taking some time

it's taking some time, 2024

acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 96"W

breathing room

breathing room, 2023

acrylic , pencil and oil stick, 40"H x 60"W

a drink with you

a drink with you, 2023

acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W

why are we always racing

why are we always racing, 2022

acrylic, oil stick, spraypaint, marker, 40"H x 30"W

haha not ok

haha not ok, 2023

acrylic and oil stick , 46"H x 48"W

I feel everything at once or nothing at all

I feel everything at once or nothing at all, 2023

acrylic and oil pastel, 20"H x 16"W