Leonard Brown
Jason McNamara
- Sitter: Leonard Brown
- Medium: Photograph
- Dimensions: 100cm x 150cm
- Representation: This artist represents themselves
- Categories: Digital or photographic artwork
About the artwork
For over five decades, Leonard Brown has dedicated his life to making art. Deeply spiritual in his approach, he is best known for his large abstract works and his religious icon paintings. Brown’s works are embraced by the Orthodox Church and shaped by a lifetime of faith, curiosity and contemplation. Born and raised in New Farm and now living in Ipswich, he has exhibited widely and his work is held in institutions and private collections around the world.
Rather than photographing Brown with his paintings, Jason McNamara wanted the portrait to stand on its own. The close composition removes distraction, allowing Leonard’s expression to carry the full weight of the work. His face speaks of a lifetime devoted to making art, while his upward gaze, reflective and curious, quietly echoes the spirituality that continues to inspire his practice.
About the artist
Jason McNamara is an Ipswich-based photographer and award-winning portraitist whose work explores identity and human connection. Known for his dramatic lighting and ability to capture honest, thoughtful moments, he celebrates character over perfection. McNamara has been a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize five times and was the first photographer to win Best in Show at the Stanthorpe Art Prize.
