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Disorder

Lee Eelus

Jealous East

30 Mar 2023 — 23 Apr 2023

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For his first solo exhibition in over five years, Lee Eelus has returned with a novel body of work inspired by his recent ADHD and Dyslexia diagnosis at the age of forty-three.

Expanding on his already diverse and sprawling oeuvre, ‘DISORDER’ features numerous artworks which explore personal struggles, as Eelus is forced to come to terms with years of undiagnosed neurodivergence.

The paintings on display feature innovative techniques, layering acrylic with spray paint and oil stick elements, in a magnificent display of creative confidence. Eelus’ new aesthetic style has developed from his earlier stencil works that made him an influential name in London’s urban art scene in the mid 2000s.

Eelus has exhibited in international exhibitions alongside key figures of the contemporary urban art movement, with the iconic Banksy being but one of them. The desirability of his work is evident in the success of his solo exhibitions and sell-out print editions, which have cemented his presence on collectors lists and established Eelus as an accomplished name within urban art.

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The paintings on display feature innovative techniques, layering acrylic with spray paint and oil stick elements, in a magnificent display of creative confidence. Eelus’ new aesthetic style has developed from his earlier stencil works that made him an influential name in London’s urban art scene in the mid 2000s.

Eelus has exhibited in international exhibitions alongside key figures of the contemporary urban art movement, with the iconic Banksy being but one of them. The desirability of his work is evident in the success of his solo exhibitions and sell-out print editions, which have cemented his presence on collectors lists and established Eelus as an accomplished name within urban art.

Lee Eelus working on his original painting 'Giant Slayer' in his studio

Works in progress in Eelus' studio

The exhibition, 'DISORDER' will run from 30th March to 23rd April at Jealous East

Lee Eelus

Artist

Lee Pennington's art career began in the north of England in the late 80’s. At around 10 years old he peddled a small edition of hand-drawn Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles posters to his friends in the school playground for 10p each. The sale was a marginal success, allowing him to buy an extra chocolate bar or two on his way home. The early 00’s and a move to London opens Lee's eyes to the emerging world of street art. He begins to experiment with his own stencil based works, painting under the moniker of Eelus. It’s after Banksy encounters the work on the streets of the East End that everything changes for Lee, and after a 17 year hiatus he releases his second edition through the legendary print studio Pictures on Walls.