Andrew Stelmack

PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE FULL SIZES OF MY DIPTYCHS IN THE DESCRIPTIONS! THAT IS WHERE YOU GET THE REAL SIZE OF THE PIECE.

As a visual artist, I like to use bold and conflicting colours, shapes and textures. To have the viewer journey with me as I explore an obsession of finding the calm within chaos.

I often use strong colours to assault and yet calm the senses at the same time. As well, I combine the opposing effects of texture with smooth luminosity, within the same space, until they find a shared and harmonious balance.

There also is an influence of cubism in my work as I am fascinated in how such perfect shapes as a square or rectangle can so quickly become "imperfect" from the simplest rupture or distortion.

In most cases, there is no specific story behind any given artwork. My exploration of trying to create calm within chaos usually means that an artwork decides what it will become all by itself. It is my job as the artist to let that happen and not get in the way.

Sometimes though, a painting can reflect a story I wish to share or is a reflection of my own emotional place at that given moment. But even when that happens, I don't necessarily want that story or emotion to be its overriding force.
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I have ongoing shows and presentation at eight gallery's in Ontario in Toronto, Ottawa, Prince Edward County, Waterloo and Oakville. The following are other exhibitions of my work:

2019

The Artist Project

Riverdale Artwalk

New Art Festival

Art In The Park Artfest

Artwork featured in a multi million dollar condo reno in downtown Toronto. https://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2019/01/04/luxe-condo-renovation-transforms-suite-into-a-home-for-a-busy-family.html

Solo Show: READ BETWEEN THE LINES Liberty Market Lofts Gallery, Toronto

Marshmallow Clouds Series Exhibition: PI Fine Art Gallery, Toronto

2018

The Artist Project, Toronto (Chosen as one of three artist to watch for.)

Riverdale Art Walk

Kingston Art Festival

GO BIG OR GO HOME!: Liberty Market Gallery

2017

Riverdale Art Walk

Ottawa Art in the Park

Kingston Art Festival

Cabbagetown Festival

Solo show: Liberty Market Gallery

2016

Quantum Colours, Solo Show, Brainstation/Quantum Gallery, Toronto - May

The Abstractionists: Liberty Market Lofts Gallery, March 14th - June 30th

Riverdale Art Walk - June

Sybil Frank Gallery Solo Show - July

Cabbagetown Art Festival - Sept

Permanent revolving shows at...