Gavin Gleeson (b. 1995) is an artist who grew up in Kentucky to Irish parents and is currently based in London, where he earned his MA from the Royal College of Art (2024). In his work, the landscapes, structures and psychological undertones of his upbringing intersect with the cultural echoes of his heritage.
Education
2023-2024: MA in Painting, Royal College of Art, UK
2022-2023: Post Baccalaureate in Studio Art, Burren College of Art, Ireland
Selected Exhibitions
2025 – Postcard Exhibition, Saskia Neuman Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2025 – (solo) Partial Parade, Saskia Neumann Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2025 – CHART Art Fair, Saskia Neuman Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark
2024 – The Epitome of Decline and Decay. Safehouse 1, Peckham, London, UK
2024 – Heavy Like the Forces Between Us, Greatorex Street, London, UK
2024 – Caper, Greatorex Street, London, UK
2024 – Are we there yet?, Peckham Arches, London, UK
2023 – 193rd RHA Annual Exhibition. Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, Dublin
Group Performance
2024 – Queen Alexandra’s House, Premise, London
Artist Talks
2024 – Central St. Martins Painting BA, London
2024 – Royal College of Art, London
Curatorial
2024 – The Epitome of Decline and Decay, Safehouse 1, London
2024 – Chaos Reigns, Terrace Gallery, London
Press and Writing