Celia Lees (b. 1996) is an abstract artist based in Toronto, Canada. Her artistic journey began as a search for self-expression and a deeper connection with life and herself.

Known for her love of large-scale works, Celia utilizes the physical motions of her body to guide the composition and apply her distinctive mark-making. Often incorporating found objects as unconventional painting tools, she draws inspiration from her immediate surroundings and the objects within her reach.

While the composition of Celia's work is influenced by her tools and environment, her primary inspiration comes from internal emotions and human connections. Her art reflects a continuous exploration of the intangible and the ineffable, a pursuit to capture what cannot be articulated.

Celia's work is held in private collections across Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, the UAE, Mexico, Bulgaria, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Oman, and Malaysia. Her pieces have also been placed in commercial spaces such as 200 Amsterdam in New York, Aria in Las Vegas, and The Laurel in West Palm Beach, with additional acquisitions by the Corridor Foundation in Shenzhen.

Short Studio Documentary ‘22

Artist talk with Bau-Xi Gallery ‘25