Ciaran Leonard is a multidisciplinary artist who works with painting, collage, and installations. His current practice encompasses figurative representations and depictions of the body, shifting fluidly between representation and abstraction. Leonard emphasizes the body in various states—whether relaxed, foetal, brawling, or crucified—capturing the physical and spiritual expressions of his own emotions.

Leonard's work portrays the body in numerous forms, exploring themes of tension and relaxation. He seeks to translate his personal emotions and experiences into visual form, often addressing fleeting thoughts and feelings he finds difficult to vocalize. His art also looks outward, aiming to encapsulate ideas and emotions that extend beyond his immediate understanding.

Using a range of mediums, Leonard leverages their unique qualities to express himself most authentically. His themes often delve into brutality, vulnerability, and melancholy, reflecting a deep engagement with these aspects of the human condition. For Leonard, creating art is a source of purpose, allowing him to navigate and articulate both his internal landscape and the broader, often elusive, complexities of the world around him.