Celia Lees
Toronto, Canada
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, 2024
, 40"H x 30"W

We Are Going New Ways, 2024
Mixed media on canvas, 60"H x 60"W

I Thought It Rained Last Night, 2024
Mixed media on canvas, 60"H x 96"W
you- for you, 2024
acrylic and oil stick, 96"H x 96"W
secrets, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 84"H x 78"W
nothing remained mine, 2024
acrylic ink and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W
skin to skin, 2024
acrylic and graphite, 72"H x 60"W
I forgot to tell you.., 2024
acrylic ink, 50"H x 40"W
those who care less than I, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 80"H x 60"W
its fine im fine everythings fine, 2024
acrylic ink and oil stick, 36"H x 48"W
wait, what?, 2024
acrylic and water pastels, 60"H x 48"W
shhh..., 2024
acrylic, graphite and spray paint, 60"H x 48"W
searching, 2023
acrylic and oil stick , 50"H x 40"W
always with you, 2024
acrylic and oil stick , 60"H x 60"W
two sides to every story, 2024
acrylic ink, 30"H x 80"W
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, 2024
acrylic, 48"H x 72"W
a breath of fresh air, 2022
acrylic and oil stick, 64"H x 80"W
what more can I give, 2024
acrylic ink, 48"H x 48"W
something about solitude, 2022
acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 40"W
late night early morning, 2022
acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W
the decision was mutual, 2024
acrylic ink, 38"H x 52"W
I love you not too, 2024
acrylic and oil stick, 72"H x 72"W
no understanding, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 20"H x 16"W
play date, 2024
acrylic, 48"H x 48"W
speaking of, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 48"H x 36"W
room for growth, 2022
acrylic and pencil , 40"H x 60"W
do you mind?, 2024
acrylic and oil stick , 60"H x 60"W
anyways thats enough, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 40"H x 30"W
I think that I don't, 2023
acrylic, spray paint, oil stick, 60"H x 60"W
you see me, 2024
acrylic, 64"H x 80"W
invigorated, 2022
acrylic and oil stick, 38"H x 34"W
so close yet so far, 2024
acrylic and oil stick, 64"H x 80"W
it's taking some time, 2024
acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 96"W
breathing room, 2023
acrylic , pencil and oil stick, 40"H x 60"W
a drink with you, 2023
acrylic and oil stick, 60"H x 48"W
why are we always racing, 2022
acrylic, oil stick, spraypaint, marker, 40"H x 30"W
haha not ok, 2023
acrylic and oil stick , 46"H x 48"W
I feel everything at once or nothing at all, 2023
acrylic and oil pastel, 20"H x 16"W