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Andy Burgess (artist)

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Andy Burgess
Born1969
EducationUniversity of Leeds 1991
Byam Shaw School of Art 1996
Websitehttps://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, University of Arizona Museum of Art, the Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London,[4] Tandem Press in Wisconsin,[5] the Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona,[6] and the Etherton Gallery in Tucson.[7] Burgess's known collectors include Kazuo Ishiguro and Emma Thompson.[8][9]

Early life

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Burgess was born and raised in London, England. 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

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Burgess cites artists including Piet Mondrian, Stuart Davis, Richard Diebenkorn, David Hockney, Kurt Schwitters, and Edward Hopper as influences.[1][5][14] The paintings Burgess made in London 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 painting 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] as a part of the Arts in Health program[19] run by CW+.[20]

Collages

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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

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Burgess is also a photographer. His work is published by Grand Image in Seattle[21] and Rosenstiels in the UK.[3]

Solo exhibitions

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Books

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b Clawson, Michael (April 2018). "Modern Forms". American Art Collector. No. 150. p. 62. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  2. ^ Sampson, Annabel (24 January 2019). "Hotly tipped: the next 'greats' of the art world". Tatler. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Andy Burgess". www.rosenstiels.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Andy Burgess - Works". Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Andy Burgess". Tandem Press. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Artist Detail". bonnerdavid.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Andy Burgess - Works". Etherton Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Bonner David Galleries". bonnerdavid.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  9. ^ a b "An Era in Art: Andy Burgess - Images Arizona magazine". Images Arizona. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  10. ^ Hees, Grace. "Re-envisioning Mid-Century Modern". Tucson Lifestyle. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  11. ^ a b c d "ANDY BURGESS | Modernist House Paintings (Special Edition)". Nazraeli Press. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  12. ^ a b c d "Re-envisioning Mid-century Modern". Tucson Lifestyle. October 2018. p. 40. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  13. ^ a b c McIntosh, Monique (September–October 2018). "Between the Lines" (PDF). Luxe Interiors + Design. p. 288. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  14. ^ a b Perras, Kriss (Spring 2018). "Re-Envisioning Modernism". Malibu Arts Journal. p. 9. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  15. ^ "The View from the Tower" (PDF). Modern Painters. Winter 2000. p. 72. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Immortalizing the Mid Century House: Paintings by Andy Burgess". 2Modern Furniture & Lighting. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  17. ^ "British artist Andy Burgess to create bespoke artwork for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital". artdaily.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  18. ^ "New collaboration with leading artist Andy Burgess to transform Neonatal Intensive Care Unit". CW+. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Arts in Health". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Home". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  21. ^ "Grand Image - Giclee Limited Editions, Original Paintings, Limited Edition Prints". account.grandimage.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  22. ^ "December Featured Artists". 16 April 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  23. ^ "Affiliate Event | Sunshine Shop Presents: Andy Burgess - Sunshine Mile Modern". Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  24. ^ "Mid-Century Perspectives: Paintings by Andy Burgess and Objects of Modern Design – Tucson Museum of Art". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  25. ^ ""VINTAGE" | SGFA | Sue Greenwood Fine Art | September 20 - October 30, 2017". Issuu. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  26. ^ "ar•chi•tec•ton•ic - Press Release" (PDF). Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  27. ^ "Andrea Schwartz, V Vorres, RayKo - San Francisco California Art Galleries Events: October 16-17, 2013". www.artbusiness.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  28. ^ "Opening Reception of Andy Burgess, Paper City". The University of Arizona Museum of Art and Archive of Visual Arts. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  29. ^ "A Conversation with Siddharth Parasnis". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  30. ^ "Weekly entertainment calendar". www.jsonline.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  31. ^ TucsonSentinel.com. "Firestone Gallery premieres paintings by Brit Andy Burgess | Gallery review". TucsonSentinel.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  32. ^ "Andy Burgess: Pop Geometry / New drawings and collage - Exhibition at Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London". ArtRabbit. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  33. ^ a b c d e f g "Andy Burgess CV" (PDF). Andrea Schwartz Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  34. ^ "ANDY BURGESS ART - Books". ANDY BURGESS ART. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  35. ^ "Signs of Nothing". ANDY BURGESS PHOTO. Retrieved 9 September 2021.