Leighton Bannock (b. 1995) is an artist based in Toronto, Canada. Primarily working with oil, Leighton’s practice is fuelled by the interplay of colour, shape, and the nuanced dynamics of human relationships. Her paintings explore quiet moments of intimacy, memory, and reflection, often capturing her subjects in tender, dreamlike scenes suspended in time, caught in acts of waiting, embracing, or simply being. Drawing from popular culture and personal experience, Leighton’s work delves into themes of identity and connection. Her paintings offer glimpses into stories without clear beginnings or endings, inviting viewers to look twice and search for what’s quietly present.