Artist's Statement

Communication is a key to understanding. What we are surrounded by as individuals we absorb whether we realize it or not. Sometimes images stick in our mind's eye for reasons we do not understand. We create and accept reasons for what we know based on life's experiences. My artwork addresses imagery that I find a connection with and feel that I can offer a perspective on. My work is very tactile and full of texture. I like to use materials that relate to the subject matter, no matter how odd or seemingly unnecessary. Working with tessellations is a great form because it allows me to be free of perfection as I apply subtle nuances to shapes that are perfectly symmetrical.Taking chances with the medium and letting the elements take over keeps my work exciting and unique, sometimes leading to complete failure, which is great...

-Andrew

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