Leigh Le Roux
Content Creator, Tattooer, Muralist, independent artist
Age
34
Creative industry
Visual Art
CIty
johannesburg
Leigh Le Roux is a Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary artist who moves fluidly between tattooing, mural work, digital content creation, and independent visual art — using each medium as a way to document his journey through Joburg’s ever-evolving creative landscape.
Leigh Le Roux is a Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary artist who moves fluidly between tattooing, mural work, digital content creation, and independent visual art — using each medium as a way to document his journey through Joburg’s ever-evolving creative landscape.
Leigh’s creative path began in graphic design, but over time his practice expanded into tattooing, visual art, and video-based storytelling. For the past three years, he has fully immersed himself in his craft, shaping a distinct style informed by the subcultures and street communities of Johannesburg.
His work often explores the intersections between identity, movement, and the raw textures of Joburg’s streets. Through content creation, Leigh documents graffiti, street art, and alternative art scenes in a way that feels personal, honest, and deeply rooted in lived experience.
He treats video as a creative medium in itself — a form of artistic expression that allows him to archive the city’s visual language while sharing his journey with others navigating the same creative spaces.
Leigh represents a new generation of South African visual artists who blur the lines between traditional art forms and digital self-expression. His ability to merge tattooing, mural art, and content creation reflects a modern approach to visual culture — one that honors Joburg’s underground movements while crafting a style uniquely his own.
By documenting subcultures often overlooked in mainstream art spaces, Leigh plays a vital role in preserving, celebrating, and amplifying the creative energy of Johannesburg’s street communities.
Built a full-time practice over the last three years
Developed a distinct art and tattooing style rooted in Joburg subcultures
Documented graffiti and street art communities through self-produced video content
Created independent artworks that explore identity and creative evolution
Leigh Le Roux embodies the spirit of the DC100 — a creator who uses multiple mediums to tell authentic stories, elevate subcultures, and shape the future of African visual expression. His inclusion recognises his role in pushing Joburg’s creative movement forward and redefining what it means to be a contemporary visual artist in South Africa.