Artist Profile - Andrea Tyrimos
| Artist Name | Andrea Tyrimos |
| University | Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design |
| Degree | BA Hons Fine Art, 2009 |
| Profile |
My paintings represent a nocturnal narrative flow. Some of the pieces are concerned predominantly with giving artificial light physical substance, whilst others present a historical trajectory. I am conscious of the phenomena I am depicting and its relationship with modernism. I am constantly engaged in representing a world which only exists as a result of man-made light. An entire culture has developed on the back of this processed light, and this is reflected in the ‘nightclub’, empty ‘urban street scenes’ and ‘MTV music video stills’ that I depict within the studio. Furthermore, I have realised that the images I translate are somewhat illusory – in effect I am painting the pixels that allow me to witness the image, whether from the illuminated television, computer or camera screen. I have also begun to question my work in relation to ‘space’;the very fact I freeze and pause the original image begs the question as to whether these images actually exist in real time, or are simply an illusion? This is because the naked eye fails to actually see the images I capture, and can only witness them once frozen, paused or translated onto my canvas. Some of my pieces hover between abstraction and realism, and the painting process can allow them to become more ambiguous than the original digital image. Andrea is available for painting commissions Exhibitions and Awards; 2009 - The Waiting Room, North London 2009- Central Saint Martins Degree Show, Charing Cross Road, London. 2009- ‘Face to Face’, The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston, London. 2009- ‘Face to Face’, Forty Hall, The Panel Room, London. 2008- Solo show – ‘Splash of Light’, We Are Arts gallery, Holborn, London. 2008- ‘Light-up Langthorne Park’, Olympiad Event, with Illumini Quantum, Leytonstone, London. 2008- ‘Illumini’, The Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church, Euston, London. 2008- Byam Shaw Gallery, Islington, London. 2007- Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. 2005- Solo show – Café Riva, Winchmore Hill, London. |
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What is your favourite film of all time? Cinema Paradiso, an Italian film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. What music are you currently listening to and why? The Wild Beasts, Maxwell, The Kooks, James Mraz, and a variety of other music, dependent on what mood I’m in. Which living artists do you most admire and why? Gerhard Richter, because of his individual style and his ability to truly capture a moment in time, and Ross Bleckner – I love the vibrancy of colour and light that emanates from his canvases. Which deceased artist do you most admire and why? Leonardo Da Vinci, not only the greatest painter of all time, but also the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Which exhibition that you have visited made the greatest impact on you and why? A trip to Florence and visiting its art galleries was a huge inspiration for me. Also, although disconnected from my own work, a Chris Ofili exhibition in the Upper Room at the Tate Britain. The entire show really moved me, the chapel-like surroundings, the dim lighting, the way the paintings were positioned, it had an impact on me, and I think that’s what art should do. What is the question you get asked most frequently about your work and how do you answer it? Why light? The answer is that I’ve been fascinated with the beauty and phenomenon of artificial light for the last few years, it seems to have become a bit of an obsession! What/ who inspired you to be an artist? I was always intrigued by the way that something blank could be transformed into something beautiful. My family have always supported and encouraged me to pursue my love of art. Can you tell us about where you make your art and what if any the significance of this location is? I have an outdoor studio, which does not have much significance, except for the fact that I often have my dog in there with me keeping me company. What do you like most about being an artist? Being lucky enough to do something everyday that I love. What is your greatest achievement as an artist to date? Graduating from Central St Martins and being in a group show last year that attracted over 7000 visitors. What are your plans for the coming year? I am just about to start a series of paintings, and have some new projects that I will be involved in. |
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