Declan Leslie

Declan Leslie’s practice is all about visual storytelling. He works across a range of media: 2D (drawing and painting), 3D (sculpture, ceramics and model making) and digital (film and animation), whichever best suits the particular story he is trying to tell.

Declan Leslie creates very inventive fluid drawings in which he explores various themes. He likes to research a subject matter and really work through all the variations he can get from it. Declan‘s work is often populated by figures, and he particularly likes scenarios that represent the more macabre aspects of human behaviour. These can include horror and grotesqueries in which he adds a twist of humour.

He creates works with various drawing mediums and as part of his art practise he explores these materials, pushing them as far as he can go. Once he has exhausted their possibilities, he will begin experimenting with a new medium, often creating his own unique techniques.

Declan recently completed his third and final year as Co-facilitator of Camden Art Centre‘s SEN Schools Programme 2022 – 2025.

“Working with Declan for three years at Camden Art Centre as one of three artist leads working with local SEND schools was a joy. His sense of humour and spirit of mischievous creativity shaped the programme and taught us a lot about we can allow space for freedom and play within our programme.”
George Collum, Learning Curator at Camden Art Centre.