Steve Leadbeater 'Untitled' cool tones in a melting ice-cream cone

in a melting ice-cream cone of paint

'Per Venezia' 1973

titled and inscribed in pencil in margin below image

as well as notable corporate and private collections across Australia and abroad

Like a Roy Lichtenstein painting

Steve Leadbeater 'Untitled' cool tones in a melting ice-cream coneSteve Leadbeaters art is a raw, primal reflection of the human experience, weaving contrasts between identity, sensitivity, and spirit. Instinctual and sensitive, his work balances raw, saturated marks, sometimes dripping, to create a visceral narrative. Seeking connection, not shock, his art invites viewers into a cathartic experience, reflecting on creation, society, and the enigmatic nature of humanity. Influenced by Indigenous cultures and