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(3.94 - 103 votes)About Hugh:
Hugh Leeman is a self-taught artist based in San Francisco. Emerging from within his layers of graffiti text and dripping paint are realistic portraits of his subjects. Outside, Hugh’s larger than life wheat paste portraits as well as his original, graphite drawings on “borrowed” street signs illegally adorn walls from Bogota to Bethlehem and New York to London.
His works carry stories of people hoping to be heard and acknowledged. However, painting them also convey imperfections illuminating his subject’s lives as well as his own, reminding us of society’s deficiencies.
Next Artist: Linnea Strid
Previous Artist: Kenji Hirata
Sites talking about this artist
Install: Jason C. Arnold's Skate Life At 6allery.
****Please welcome ML4U's newest contributor, Karanina Leigh! In this post Karanina heads down to 6allery, formerly Gallery Six, getting a sneak peek ...
Yankees Cap Guy On Todd Road Overpass
We'd gotten a call about the wheatpaste mural freshly slapped up on the Todd Road exit sign—speculation ranged from it being a Bansky piece in the w...
So Much Is Burning @ Gallery Heist
Somuchisburningflyer This is a bit of a last minute development, but on March 6th I'll be part of the Tenderloin-focused group show "So Much is Burni...
Candy Factory Paste Haven
Candy Factory Paste Haven The Candy Factory on Wooster Street in Soho, now that the Candle Building has been renovated and the Meat Packing District h...
Hugh Leeman
Graphite on Walls:...
****Please welcome ML4U's newest contributor, Karanina Leigh! In this post Karanina heads down to 6allery, formerly Gallery Six, getting a sneak peek ...
Yankees Cap Guy On Todd Road Overpass
We'd gotten a call about the wheatpaste mural freshly slapped up on the Todd Road exit sign—speculation ranged from it being a Bansky piece in the w...
So Much Is Burning @ Gallery Heist
Somuchisburningflyer This is a bit of a last minute development, but on March 6th I'll be part of the Tenderloin-focused group show "So Much is Burni...
Candy Factory Paste Haven
Candy Factory Paste Haven The Candy Factory on Wooster Street in Soho, now that the Candle Building has been renovated and the Meat Packing District h...
Hugh Leeman
Graphite on Walls:...
looks great… but the style reminds me to much of Conor Harrington.
http://www.conorharrington.com/
Comment by Marcel Bakker — August 26, 2009
The graffiti art is outstanding. This is art at its highest, provocative thought.
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Comment by Kandan — August 19, 2009
This is amazing work! I am really in love with the first picture! Amazing!
Comment by Leila — August 19, 2009
FIERCE! you are just fierce!
Comment by Rashaan Cruzé — August 19, 2009
Every picture tells a story ~ Rod Stewart
Very creative work displayed here. Nice.
Comment by Casey Shannon — August 19, 2009
Reminds me of Bermuda.
Comment by Stephanie — August 19, 2009
The face, pain and hurt. The hands – supplication. Surrounded by chaos, conflict and carnage. What a better metaphor for segments of society.
Comment by Jim Gibbons — August 19, 2009
Your work is definately not boring and I checked your website but I thought your female images were a little graphic.
Comment by Megan Jean — August 19, 2009
Your work is amazing with so much attractive colors and realistic details.
Comment by Mirza Zelaya — August 19, 2009
Way cool Hugh, just outstanding work.
Comment by Gman — August 19, 2009