Leonard Baby

Leonard Baby (born 1996) is an American painter based in New York City whose work examines themes of religion, gender identity and personal memory. His paintings often draw from cinematic imagery and autobiographical experiences, particularly his upbringing in a conservative Christian environment and his later reflections on queerness and identity.

Early life and background Baby was raised in Colorado in a religious community shaped by evangelical Christian parents.

From an early age he showed an interest in drawing and painting, encouraged by his mother who provided art supplies and introduced him to art history through books and VHS about Impressionist painters.

Baby later moved to New York City, where he worked at the cinema Metrograph while continuing to develop his painting practice.

Many of his works also draw from personal experiences of religious repression and identity formation.