
Studio Notes · 6 min
The Return of Gold Leaf
A new generation of painters is rediscovering an ancient material — and reframing what luxury means on canvas.
May 14, 2026

A new generation of painters is rediscovering an ancient material — and reframing what luxury means on canvas.

Smaller works, deeper relationships, and slower buying — inside a market that's grown up.

A morning in the Lagos studio where each bronze begins with a wax model and a lifetime of patience.