Collection: ABOUT Andree
When I find a natural form that inspires me, I want to capture its essence in a sculpture. From an early age, I've felt a deep connection to nature, finding endless inspiration in its forms. My sculptures, focusing on leaves, are a tribute to this bond. Leaves symbolize growth and transformation, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the natural world. With the increasing threats of global warming, our forests, trees, and leaves are endangered, making it even more crucial to focus on their preservation and beauty.
In my process, I carefully transform a block of wax into a natural form that has inspired me. I choose a wax material that I can melt, build, file, sand, and polish, allowing me to shape each piece to highlight the delicate intricacies of nature. Once the form is sketched out, I then have the opportunity to go in any direction desired, sometimes leaving the original idea behind. Through my inspiration and work, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, while also raising awareness about its fragility
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
La Macina di San Cresci Chianti, Tuscany, Italy August 2024
Weir Farm National Park Wilton, Ct. August 2023 Solo
Zero Foot Hills Durham, Ct. August 2022 Solo
EXHIBITIONS
Garrison At Center Garrison NY October 2024 group
Westbeth Gallery NYC September 2024 group
Larkin Gallery Cape Cod, Ma. July 2024 group
Museum of Encaustic Art Santa Fe, NM May 2024 Permanent Collection
Philadelphia Sketch Club, Phila. PA March 2024 December 2024 group
Ely Center for Contemporary Art, New Haven, CT November 2023 Solo
ArtLivesHere Gallery Summer Salon, Harlem NY 2023 group
Limner Gallery Hudson, NY April 2023, May 2023, March 2024 January 2025 group
Grosse Pointe Arts Association Honorable Mention
January, March, June 2023 Grosse Pointe Farms, Mi. group
International Society of Experimental Artists 2023, 2024 group
James Library and Art Center, Norwell, Ma. 2022, 2023,2024 group
Undercroft Gallery February 2022, 2023 group
RISD Craft Show Providence, R.I. June & October 2022 group
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester MA 1990 Solo
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Boston MA 1989 group
Barbara Singer Fine Art, Cambridge MA 1980-1985 Solo
Wingspread Gallery, Northeast Harbor ME 1977-1982 Solo
REVIEW
Brian Slatterym, New Haven Independent “Three artists follow the moves” 12/5/2023
EDUCATION
Praxis Center for Aesthetics Current
Creative Breakthrough Lab 2019-Current
Rhode Island School of Design BFA Providence, R.I. ’77 sculpture
The Spence School New York, NY ‘73
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the following people for helping me to build this site, and more importantly, always supporting me.
MITCHELL RIGIE leader in creative thinking mitchell@mitchellrigie
Founder of Creative Breakthrough Lab
TOM BLOOM actor, photographer tombloom2@gmail.com tombloom.com
VINCENT LISI graphic designer vincelisi181@gmail.com
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