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Artist
Statement
My work is
a result of the push and pull of urban and rural influences on my
daily life. From the urban and industrial architecture of Glasgow
to the easily accessible highlands and islands. Growing up in the
West Coast of Scotland with access to a thriving creative culture,
as well as a love for some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery
in the world, has inspired me to create artwork which reflects both
aspects of my environment. Painting is an instinctive and exhilarating
experience that has been a constant part of my life for as long
as I can remember.
I began exhibiting
and selling my artwork in 2002 and am now working as a full time
artist. In this time I have developed a unique style and am constantly
working to evolve my art.
I have spent
significant time walking and climbing in Scotland, having a great
passion for its varied landscape and wildlife. I love the drama
of the landscape with the constant influence of the elements, transforming
the sky and the land. I try to capture these moments and experiences
in my work.
I use street
art and graphic design techniques fused with the experimental use
of traditional and non traditional mediums to express the lyrical,
expansive beauty of the Scottish Highlands and islands.
Much of my urban
inspired art work has evolved from the experiences of growing up
in Scotland’s biggest city with its rich diversity of culture
and architecture. My focus on buildings, geometric shapes and abstract
photography reflects the influence that the underground Glasgow
scene had on my early life.
In particular
Skateboarding in the city with its use of objects such as stairs,
ledges and walls has led to my interest and appreciation of architecture,
bringing my attention to building structures, geometry, light, shadow
and perspective.
These elements
are conveyed in my abstract building paintings and photography images.
We always place
our own thoughts, feelings and experiences on the things that we
view and in turn re-imagine them through art and my work is the
product of this.
Exhibitions
As well as predominantly
selling and showing my work online and through word of mouth I have
exhibited work with the following galleries and shops –
2008 –
2011
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Skypark Foyer
- Kranenburg
Fine Art, Oban, Scotland
- The Annan
Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland
- Art Forum
Gallery, Milngavie, Scotland
- The Stable
Gallery, Inverary, Scotland
- Elain Gallery,
Drymen, Scotland
- The Studio
Gallery, Crieff, Perthshire Scotland
- The Marchmont
Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland
- The Aberfoyle
Gallery, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland
- The Julian
Jardine Gallery, Perth, Perthshire Scotland
- Nancy Smiley
Shop and Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland
- Tore Gallery,
Inverness, Scotland
- Galleria
Luti, Callander, Scotland
- Christo's
Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland
- Offshore Café
and Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland
- Urban Outfitters
Store, Glasgow, Scotland
2002 - 2008
- Phoenix Gallery,
Glasgow, Scotland
- Offshore
Café and Gallery
- Urban Outfitters
Store, Glasgow
- Glasgow International
Airport (commissioned)
Commissions
I have completed
many privately commissioned paintings and photography images.
- Commissioned
by BAA to supply 14 abstract photography images of Glasgow building
to be printed in a large format on vinyl and displayed permanently
in the new departure lounge of Glasgow International Airport.
- Commissioned
by Cruden homes to produce a painting of their new head quarters
building, two new developments on Glasgow Green and The New Gorbals.
- Commissioned
portrait for The Crews, Glasgow screen play series.
Community Art
I have been
working in the community as an artist since 2008 working for the
following organizations
- Castlemilk
Environment Trust
- Castlemilk
Youth Complex
- Glasgow Young
Carers
- Impact Arts
Using the skills
that I have developed to assist and support other people in being
creative is a constant source of inspiration for me and I really
believe in the positive effects of art on people’s lives.
For
any enquiries or comments please get in touch with Andy by emailing
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andy@underthekitchensink.com
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