Stewart Lees

Stewart Lees’ work is rooted in observation, but rather than pursuing exact photographic detail, he seeks to convey the experience of looking: the way light settles across surfaces, how colour shifts within shadow and how ordinary objects gather presence through sustained attention. The deep crimson of the peppercorns with Red Peppercorns in a Brass Bowl glow against the muted tones of the cloth and dark background, while the reflective brass bowl introduces subtle movement and complexity within the composition. Painting slowly and deliberately, Lees allows each still life to evolve through continual adjustment and refinement.