Steve Leadbeater 'Untitled' first nations artist Animals were central to Nieto’s

Animals were central to Nieto’s oeuvre

Two etchings on one sheet

Alongside contemporaries such as Sidney Nolan and Arthur Boyd

Signed: Signed lower centre

This interest in layers permeates ‘Breakthrough’

Steve Leadbeater 'Untitled' first nations artist Animals were central to Nieto’sSteve Leadbeaters art is a raw, primal reflection of the human experience, weaving contrasts between identity, sensitivity, and spirit. Instinctual and sensitive, his work balances raw, saturated marks, sometimes dripping, to create a visceral narrative. Seeking connection, not shock, his art invites viewers into a cathartic experience, reflecting on creation, society, and the enigmatic nature of humanity. Influenced by Indigenous cultures and