History
Originally a chef and longtime art collector, David Leigh left his full-time culinary career to pursue more creative outlets. The result is a part commercial, part studio, and part garden space that epitomizes Morpho's eclectic ideology. In June 2004, Leigh opened Morpho Gallery in a storefront space tucked away in Chicago's Bowmanville neighborhood. Never heard of Bowmanville? Once just a quiet residential pocket, it now boasts a close-knit community of seven art businesses pioneered by Leigh, Morpho Gallery's owner/director. Leigh also dabbles in antique dealing, Dave's LPs, gourmet catering and has a booth in the very popular Blue Star Antique Pavilion in Saugatuck, Michigan. Leigh also owns Lakeshore Catering in Chicago. Dedicated to exhibiting emerging artists and encouraging a collaborative environment, Morpho is now entering their tenth year. Recently Morpho expanded its music program to include a piano teacher as well as a trio, The Morphtets, that practice at the space.
Specialties
Morpho Gallery prides itself on seeking talented artists who are on the cusp of being discovered by the mainstream art community. We invite local artists to exhibit their work in a creative and non-competitive atmosphere, where artistic experimentation and development are encouraged. By creating a blank palette inside the gallery, Morpho offers infinite possibilities for an array of colors, textures and media to come together. As members of the Bowmanville community and the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, we strive to enliven the area around us as active participants in community development and growth.