Steve Leurink is a contemporary artist and designer creating evocative works that merge bold visual style with emotion, texture, and storytelling. His artwork explores themes of identity, imagination, and human connection through expressive compositions and layered detail. As a collaborator with Hokozoo Productions, Steve brings a unique artistic voice to projects spanning visual art, education, and performance.
Whether creating original canvases, conceptual works, or commissioned pieces, Steve’s art is driven by a passion for visual storytelling and the transformative power of creativity.
We’re thrilled to announce that Steven Leurink has taken home the Supreme Award at the inaugural Manawatū Art Awards 2025 for his extraordinary acrylic painting, ‘Guardian’.
The Judges commented "This captivating work is a masterclass in mixed media - technically brilliant, emotionally resonant, and visually magnetic. Steven’s confident use of form, repetition, and scale creates a dynamic rhythm that pulls the viewer in and keeps the eye dancing across the canvas. The interplay of elements builds a powerful visual tension, challenging expectations and inviting multiple interpretations".
‘Guardian’ doesn’t just speak - it converses. It’s a stunning example of how mixed media can transcend technique and become a language of its own.
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