Jason Van Leuven

Jason is an Australian figurative painter working in large-scale monochrome watercolour. His practice is centred on tonal contrast, expressive gesture, and the intentional use of negative space to create presence through restraint.

Working primarily with the human form, he explores themes of stillness, vulnerability, and psychological suspension. Stripping colour back to its essentials, he allows light and shadow to define structure and emotion, privileging atmosphere and movement over precision.

His work embraces imperfection and immediacy. Each piece is an attempt to capture something felt rather than performed, where the body becomes a vessel for quiet intensity. The result is imagery that is intimate, contemplative, and quietly powerful.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours in Vision Neuroscience and is currently undertaking a PhD in Health Economics at Flinders University. His academic background in neuroscience and physiology informs his sensitivity to the human body, perception, and the subtle interplay of light and form within his figurative practice.