Fine Artist, Master Printmaker, Painter and Sculptor, Leon Pericles has held more than 160 solo exhibitions and won national and international acclaim over a career spanning more than 50 years. Pericles lived in Mt Lawley for close to 50 years and played an active role in community projects, such as transforming Ron Stone Park and lake into a sanctuary for wildlife. His work is held in numerous major public and private collections. Leon was appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia as part of the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours for his significant contribution to the visual arts.