Lukasz Leja

LUKASZ LEJA (he/him) is a Polish fine art painter based in New York City. He creates realistic art that explores queer love and experiences, drawing inspiration from his life in the city. He was awarded the Grand Prize for the 2022 Tom of Finland Emerging Artist Award. In addition to showcasing his work in the US, his art has been exhibited at shows in Paris, France; London, UK; Berlin, Germany; and São Paulo, Brazil. In 2024, he held his first solo exhibition “Home is where the h<3rd is” at NAD Gallery in Brooklyn, NY.