Steven Shearer

Steven Shearer presents new works titled My Moody Muse exploring contemporary themes.

Why go

Shearer's new work marks a notable emotional shift toward themes of aging and bodily fragility, while his largest painting to date—*The Wizzer*—expands his meditation on manhood and artistry. The exhibition also represents his first UK solo show in nearly two decades.

What to expect

New oil paintings on linen alongside significant loans and drawings, ranging from intimate portraits to monumental works like *The Wizzer* (107 x 70 inches). Figures drawn from found photographs, art historical references, and AI-generated imagery, hand-painted with luminous color and psychological depth.

Things to know

• First solo exhibition in the United Kingdom in nearly twenty years.
• Artist's largest painting to date, *The Wizzer* (2026), measures 107 5/8 x 70 inches.
• Shearer works fluidly between traditional studio methods, 3D modeling, and AI image generation like Stable Diffusion.
• Recurring character Birdy synthesizes found photographs, artist iterations, and AI-generated imagery.
• Forthcoming solo exhibition at Aspen Art Museum scheduled for summer 2027.
• Works on linen in artist's frames, oil medium throughout.

Plan your visit

Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM. Located at 24 Grafton Street, London W1S 4EZ. Opening reception Thursday, June 4, 6–8 PM.