Andy Burgess (artist)

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’ known collectors include Kazuo Ishiguro and Emma Thompson.[8][9]

For the English former soccer player with the same name, see Andy Burgess.

Andy Burgess
Born1969
London
EducationUniversity of Leeds 1991
Byam Shaw School of Art 1996
Websitehttps://www.andyburgessart.com/

Early life

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 realized his heart lay not in politics, but art,[12] and took night drawing classes at Jacob Kramer College. Burgess subsequently studied Fine Art at Byam Shaw School of Art, London.[13]

Work

Burgess cites artists including Piet Mondrian, Stuart Davis, Richard Diebenkorn, David Hockney, Kurt Schwitters, and Edward Hopper, as influences.[1][5][14] Burgess' work is synonymous with vibrant colors and straight lines. He applies the principle of collage and grids to his work, eliminating extraneous information and depicting scenes in a simple and precise way.[11] Burgess starts from a sketch or photograph, splits it up with a grid, then builds up the piece with color.[15]

Painting

While in London, Burgess' paintings typically depicted city scenes. He worked from sketches, locating unusual vantage points, often at high elevation, to sketch his scene before returning to a studio to paint it.[16] Emphasizing shadow and light, while attempting to avoid making the scene too cartoon-like, Burgess aimed to produce a scene somewhere between reality and imagination.[16]

Burgess moved from London to Tucson, Arizona in 2009, where his brother lived.[12] The sunshine of the American Southwest had a significant impact on is work, with Burgess focusing more on mid-century Modern architecture.[12] Buildings by architects including Pierre Koenig, William Krisel, and Donald Wexler, have all been the subject of Burgess' art.[17] His depictions of architecture remain abstract, with Burgess stating “I’m not interested in photorealism" and “I want to explore how paintings can capture how aspirational and romantic these places can be".[13]

In 2021 Burgess began work on a series of artworks for the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.[18][19][20] This is part of the Arts in Health program[21] run by CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust.[22]

Printing

In 2016 Burgess was invited to collaborate with printmakers from the prestigious Tandem Press, Madison, WI.[8] During his residencies at Tandem, Burgess produced lithographs, collages, relief prints, and etchings.[12] Other notable artists featured by Tandem include Lynda Benglis, David Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Swoon, and Mickalene Thomas.[23]

Collages

Burgess is also known for collages. In his collages he uses vintages ephemera including 1930’s and 1940’s matchbooks,[3] ticket stubs, and advertising,[11] many featuring midcentury typography.[13] Burgess' 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

Burgess is also a photographer. His work is published by Grand Image in Seattle[24] and Rosenstiels in the UK.[3]

Solo exhibitions

Books
  • Modernist House Paintings: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press, 2018.[11]
  • Abstract Paintings and Collage: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press.[37]
  • Signs of Nothing: Andy Burgess, Nazraeli Press.[38]

References
  1. 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. "Andy Burgess". www.rosenstiels.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  4. "Andy Burgess - Works". Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  5. "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. "Bonner David Galleries". bonnerdavid.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  9. "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. "ANDY BURGESS | Modernist House Paintings (Special Edition)". Nazraeli Press. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  12. "Re-envisioning Mid-century Modern". Tucson Lifestyle. October 2018. p. 40. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  13. McIntosh, Monique (September–October 2018). "Between the Lines" (PDF). Luxe Interiors + Design. p. 288. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  14. Perras, Kriss (Spring 2018). "Re-Envisioning Modernism". Malibu Arts Journal. p. 9. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  15. "Andy Burgess - Inside the artists' studio". Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  16. "The View from the Tower" (PDF). Modern Painters. Winter 2000. p. 72. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  17. "Immortalizing the Mid Century House: Paintings by Andy Burgess". 2Modern Furniture & Lighting. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  18. "British artist Andy Burgess to create bespoke artwork for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital". artdaily.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  19. "New collaboration with leading artist Andy Burgess to transform Neonatal Intensive Care Unit". CW+. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  20. "Andy Burgess: Bespoke Work". Sloan Square Magazine. Cadogan. March–April 2021. p. 21. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  21. "Arts in Health". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  22. "Home". CW+. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  23. "Artists". Tandem Press. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  24. "Grand Image - Giclee Limited Editions, Original Paintings, Limited Edition Prints". account.grandimage.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  25. "December Featured Artists". 16 April 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  26. "Affiliate Event | Sunshine Shop Presents: Andy Burgess - Sunshine Mile Modern". Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  27. "Mid-Century Perspectives: Paintings by Andy Burgess and Objects of Modern Design – Tucson Museum of Art". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  28. ""VINTAGE" | SGFA | Sue Greenwood Fine Art | September 20 - October 30, 2017". Issuu. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  29. "ar•chi•tec•ton•ic - Press Release" (PDF). Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  30. "Andrea Schwartz, V Vorres, RayKo - San Francisco California Art Galleries Events: October 16-17, 2013". www.artbusiness.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  31. "Opening Reception of Andy Burgess, Paper City". The University of Arizona Museum of Art and Archive of Visual Arts. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  32. "A Conversation with Siddharth Parasnis". Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  33. "Weekly entertainment calendar". www.jsonline.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  34. TucsonSentinel.com. "Firestone Gallery premieres paintings by Brit Andy Burgess | Gallery review". TucsonSentinel.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  35. "Andy Burgess: Pop Geometry / New drawings and collage - Exhibition at Cynthia Corbett Gallery in London". ArtRabbit. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  36. "Andy Burgess CV" (PDF). Andrea Schwartz Gallery. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  37. "ANDY BURGESS ART - Books". ANDY BURGESS ART. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  38. "Signs of Nothing". ANDY BURGESS PHOTO. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
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