Andrew Robinson

I consider myself to be a sculptural painter. My work uses an array of techniques in creating an image-object including collage, burning, painting, and drawing. The purpose of which is to discuss abstract issues of identity by visually recreating a similar conflict and sense of vulnerability. These concepts are manifested in the works' graphic composition and fine textures as they converse both harmonically and discordantly within the same vessel. Visually, some shapes may read closer but physically fall back. Each piece struggles to be viewed as an image and/or a sculpture and strains the laws of perspective. This reflects the schism between the physical, describable self and the metaphysical. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Cai Guo Xian, Lui-Shou Kwan, and Anselm Kiefer I continue to explore new media and techniques.

Each piece is very process driven. I will start with a sketch or simply an idea and as I work with it, a conversation forms eventually precipitating a final image usually far from the original prospect. I am not only communicating through my art but with it. 'Mistakes' are simply part of the discussion with the piece as it forms. In "Condition I" I began with a heavy layer of paint that I partially spray ...

BA Studio art (painting and printmaking focus) from Western Washington University Spring 2015.

National Art Honors Society, International School 2009.

WWU senior art show 2013.
WWU Miller Hall exhibition space 2012.
WWU Fine Arts exhibition space 2012, 2013.
WWU B Gallery "Precipitate" solo exhibition November 4-10, 2013.
Private exhibition space of Bruce and Cyndie Shepard April 2014 through April 2015.

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center "The Human Form and the Abstracts" large group exhibition. Overland Park, Kansas. July 24-September 6, 2015

Dakota Gallery "Would Have Been Anyways" group exhibition with Kim Balla, Tyl Will, and Quinton Maldonado. Bellingham, WA. September 2-30, 2016.

Seattle University "Search for Meaning" curated by Trung Pham. February 16-25, 1017.