Conrad Leach
Conrad Leach | |
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Canterbury, Kent, England | |
Occupation(s) | Artist, motorcycle customizer |
Website | www |
Conrad Leach (born 22 November 1965 in
Early life
Born in
Work
Conrad Leach is a
While in his 20s, Leach worked in the
After 15 years in fashion, Leach began painting full-time in 1997 on large-scale acrylic canvases. His subjects were drawn from the world of film, television and music – iconic figures he felt had influenced his stylistic aesthetic.
In 2001, he became 'artist in residence' at CELUX (a division of the
In 2010, Leach's long-time association with vintage motorcycles inspired the design of the BS1, a
In April 2015 was held London's custom motorcycle show The BikeShed for the first time in Paris, at the Carreau du Temple. His pictures were an impressive spread of supporting suppliers and artists – Conrad Leach offered this stunning selection of signed Giclée prints. His pictures named Gary, Speedway, Gloves Off and Norton Jack, the prints depict scenes from classic road racing, speedway, board-track and flat-track disciplines.[9] Speaking to Classic Driver, Leach said, commenting the show in Paris:
Limited to just 100 examples each, the prints were taken from part of a show that took place last year in Los Angeles, called ‘United State’, examining the influence USA and UK bike culture had on each other from the '50s to '80s. The BikeShed event continues to go from strength to strength and I wish the organisers every success for round two in London, in May.[10]
He has also developed a superb collaboration with Les Ateliers Ruby with the realization of a series of Pavillon and Castel helmets; a tribute to his famous Lucky13. Conrad Leach also collaborates with famous brands like Bearbrick to develop specific designs.[11]
Notes
- ^ Rolling Stone #8, November 2008, 'Conrad Leach' artist interview and biography
- ^ selection of the top three shops where you can find the works of Conrad Leach[permanent dead link] Retrieved on 13 Jan 2018
- ^ |publisher=Subvecta Motus Gallery/Show closing announcement — United State: selected works by Conrad Leach|date=c. April 2013|accessdate=2013-06-06
- ^ Rolling Stone magazine, September 1994, 'Masters of the Game', interview.
- ^ Legends of the Motorcycle #3, May 2008, 'Conrad Leach' artist biography
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytY9rxByJxU (Video Deleted)
- ^ Quail Motorcycle Gathering |archivedate=July 15, 2011 Retrieved on 06 Feb 2011
- ^ "About Conrad Leach" Retrieved on 13 Jan 2018
- ^ "A clash of bike cultures – by artist Conrad Leach" Retrieved on 13 Jan 2018
- ^ "A clash of bike cultures – by artist Conrad Leach". Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ LEACH[permanent dead link] Retrieved on 13 Jan 2018