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Andy Burgess | |
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| Born | 1969 |
| Education | University of Leeds 1991 Byam Shaw School of Art 1996 |
| Website | https://www.andyburgessart.com/ |
Andy Burgess (born 1969) is a British artist based in Tucson, Arizona. He is best known for his abstract depiction of modernist architecture, in particular for mid-century modern homes.[1] Likened to David Hockney,[2] Burgess describes his style as "Pop Geometry".[3]
Burgess has exhibited at the Tucson Museum of Art and the University of Arizona Museum of Art, and his represented by at the Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London,[4] Tandem Press in Wisconsin,[5] the Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale,[6] and the Etherton Gallery in Tucson.[7] Burgess's known collectors include Kazuo Ishiguro and Emma Thompson.[8][9]
Early life
[edit]Burgess was born and raised in London He is the son of actor John Burgess and Lana Burgess.[10] Burgess originally studied Politics at the University of Leeds, and interned for Labour Party member Jack Straw,[11] but in the last year of his studies he took night drawing classes at Jacob Kramer College.[12] Burgess subsequently studied Fine Art at the Byam Shaw School of Art, London[13]
Work
[edit]Burgess cites artists including Piet Mondrian, Stuart Davis, Richard Diebenkorn, David Hockney, Kurt Schwitters, and Edward Hopper as influences.[1][5][14]
While in London, Burgess's paintings typically depicted city scenes.[15] Burgess moved from London to Tucson, Arizona, in 2009, where his brother lived.[12] Burgess then started to focus more on mid-century Modern architecture.[12] Buildings by architects Pierre Koenig, William Krisel, and Donald Wexler have been the subject of Burgess's art.[16] Burgess has stated that he is not interested in photorealism.[13]
In 2016, Burgess was invited to collaborate with printmakers from the Tandem Press, Madison, Wisconsin.[8] During his residencies at Tandem, Burgess produced lithographs, collages, relief prints, and etchings.[12] In 2021, Burgess began work on a series of artworks for the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London[17][18] This is part of the Arts in Health program[19] run by CW+.[20]
Collages
[edit]In his collages, he uses vintage ephemera, including 1930s to 1940s matchbooks,[3] ticket stubs, and advertising,[11] many featuring midcentury typography.[13] The collages often represent city skylines. His collages are inspired by Kurt Schwitters, Sonia Delaunay, and Russian constructivism.[11] In March 2018, Burgess presented cubist collages at the Etherton Gallery in Tucson.[14]
Photography
[edit]Burgess is also a photographer. His work is published by Grand Image in Seattle[21] and Rosenstiels in the UK.[3]
Solo exhibitions
[edit]- 2020 – Bonner David Galleries, Scotsdale, Arizona[22]
- 2018 – Bonner David Galleries, Scotsdale, Arizona[9]
- 2018 – Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, Tucson, Arizona[23]
- 2018 – Tucson Museum of Art, Tuson, Arizona[24]
- 2016 – Sue Greenwood Fine Art, Laguna Beach, California[25]
- 2014 – The Cynthia Corbett Gallery, New York[26]
- 2013 – Andrea Schwartz Gallery, San Francisco, California[27]
- 2013 – University of Arizona Museum of Art[28]
- 2012 – Sue Greenwood Fine Art, Laguna Beach, California[29]
- 2012 – Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin[30]
- 2010 – Eric Firestone Gallery, Tucson, Arizona[31]
- 2009 – The Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London[32]
- 2008 – Clifton Interiors, London[33]
- 2005 – The Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London[33]
- 2003 – Gavin Graham Gallery, London, United Kingdom.[33]
- 2001 – Gallery 27, London[33]
- 2000 – The Gallery in Cork Street, London[33]
- 1999 – Pryory Art Gallery, London[33]
- 1997 – The Tricycle Gallery, London[33]
Books
[edit]- Modernist House Paintings: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press, 2018[11]
- Abstract Paintings and Collage: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press[34]
- Signs of Nothing: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press[35]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Clawson, Michael (April 2018). "Modern Forms". American Art Collector. No. 150. p. 62. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ Sampson, Annabel (24 January 2019). "Hotly tipped: the next 'greats' of the art world". Tatler. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Andy Burgess". www.rosenstiels.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Andy Burgess - Works". Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Andy Burgess". Tandem Press. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Artist Detail". bonnerdavid.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Andy Burgess - Works". Etherton Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Bonner David Galleries". bonnerdavid.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b "An Era in Art: Andy Burgess - Images Arizona magazine". Images Arizona. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ Hees, Grace. "Re-envisioning Mid-Century Modern". Tucson Lifestyle. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d "ANDY BURGESS | Modernist House Paintings (Special Edition)". Nazraeli Press. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Re-envisioning Mid-century Modern". Tucson Lifestyle. October 2018. p. 40. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b c McIntosh, Monique (September–October 2018). "Between the Lines" (PDF). Luxe Interiors + Design. p. 288. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b Perras, Kriss (Spring 2018). "Re-Envisioning Modernism". Malibu Arts Journal. p. 9. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "The View from the Tower" (PDF). Modern Painters. Winter 2000. p. 72. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Immortalizing the Mid Century House: Paintings by Andy Burgess". 2Modern Furniture & Lighting. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "British artist Andy Burgess to create bespoke artwork for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital". artdaily.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "New collaboration with leading artist Andy Burgess to transform Neonatal Intensive Care Unit". CW+. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Arts in Health". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Home". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Grand Image - Giclee Limited Editions, Original Paintings, Limited Edition Prints". account.grandimage.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "December Featured Artists". 16 April 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Affiliate Event | Sunshine Shop Presents: Andy Burgess - Sunshine Mile Modern". Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Mid-Century Perspectives: Paintings by Andy Burgess and Objects of Modern Design – Tucson Museum of Art". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ ""VINTAGE" | SGFA | Sue Greenwood Fine Art | September 20 - October 30, 2017". Issuu. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "ar•chi•tec•ton•ic - Press Release" (PDF). Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Andrea Schwartz, V Vorres, RayKo - San Francisco California Art Galleries Events: October 16-17, 2013". www.artbusiness.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Opening Reception of Andy Burgess, Paper City". The University of Arizona Museum of Art and Archive of Visual Arts. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "A Conversation with Siddharth Parasnis". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Weekly entertainment calendar". www.jsonline.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ TucsonSentinel.com. "Firestone Gallery premieres paintings by Brit Andy Burgess | Gallery review". TucsonSentinel.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Andy Burgess: Pop Geometry / New drawings and collage - Exhibition at Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London". ArtRabbit. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Andy Burgess CV" (PDF). Andrea Schwartz Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ^ "ANDY BURGESS ART - Books". ANDY BURGESS ART. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Signs of Nothing". ANDY BURGESS PHOTO. Retrieved 9 September 2021.