Jasper Leadbeater

Glorious 12th – Red Grouse in Flight, Upcycled Shotgun Shell Nature Art, 2025

2025

Jasper Leadbeater, Be the Chicken, 2025 Upcycled shotgun shells and spray paint 58 x 70 cm (22.8 x 27.56 in) Edition of 6 This vibrant and humorous artwork captures one of the most unforgettable moments from Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix series The Gentlemen—Freddie dressed as a chicken, mid-rant and shotgun in hand. Painstakingly constructed from upcycled shotgun shell casings, this piece brings bold colour, texture, and attitude to any space. The contrast of vivid reds, yellows, and oranges against a golden backdrop of brass casings adds both visual impact and a playful nod to British dark comedy. Equal parts satirical and cinematic, Freddie the Chicken transforms ammunition into art, perfectly blending urban grit with pop culture charm. A must-have for collectors of contemporary mixed media, urban art, or fans of Guy Ritchie, The Gentlemen, and Freddie's cult-classic chaos. Related categories: The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie, Freddie chicken scene, shotgun shell art...

Jasper Leadbeater, Money Lending Business, 2025 Upcycled shotgun shells and spraypaint 58 x 70 cm (22.8 x 27.56 in) Edition of 6 Jasper is completely self taught. Having started his journey with a background in fine art and a passion for drawing, years of pencil commissions soon followed and became the foundations of what was to come. Curiosity led him to experiment with shotgun shells and he created the Ho Chi Minh piece in 2014, under the theme of 'War and Peace'. Having refined this unique medium over the years, immersion in the countryside gave inspiration to his first collection of works; combining the traditional country sport of shooting game with a contemporary approach to animal portraiture, creating original pieces using intricately hand-drawn and hand-cut stencils with spray paint. Progress and experimentation has led Jasper to focus his recent works on pop culture references and cinematic icons. A gritty, show-stopping portrait of Vinnie Jones, inspired by his iconic role in Guy Ritchie’s cult classic Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Constructed from upcycled shotgun shell casings, this powerful mixed media piece fuses urban art with industrial materials, capturing the raw energy and bravado of British gangster cinema. The golden brass shell backdrop contrasts sharply with the black-and-white figure, echoing the stylized tension of 1990s crime films. More than just a portrait, Vinnie is a tribute to the explosive visual style made famous by Guy Ritchie, and a clever reuse of materials once associated with violence, now transformed into fine art. Professionally framed in a brushed metallic frame, this original artwork is perfect for collectors of urban art, contemporary mixed media, or fans of British film legends. Related categories: Vinnie Jones, Guy Ritchie, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, British gangster art, upcycled artwork, shotgun shell art...

Covey of Grouse II is a celebration of game birds in flight. A moment after taking off the birds have scattered in an explosion of aerial speed and agility. The etching reveal the ...

Covey of Grouse I is a celebration of game birds in flight. A moment after taking off the birds have scattered in an explosion of aerial speed and agility. The etching reveal the d...