David Leggett

David Leggett is a Chicago-based artist known for his irreverent, text-heavy paintings and drawings that blend humor, social commentary, and personal narrative. His work often incorporates found imagery, cartoonish figures, and handwritten text to address themes of race, identity, masculinity, and everyday Black American experience. Leggett has gained recognition for his ability to use wit and absurdity as vehicles for engaging with serious political and cultural subjects.